Nkomazi Local Municipality committee chair killed during alleged house robbery
Thabo Ngwenya was shot during an alleged robbery in his home, and his wife was assaulted. The perpetrators fled with his Toyota bakkie and some cellphones. Ngwenya died in hospital.
The Tonga police are investigating a case of murder and robbery in Mangweni on Tuesday, April 2.
A ward councillor, who was also the chairperson of the Municipal Public Accounts Committee of the Nkomazi Local Municipality (NLM), Thabo Ngwenya, was shot dead in his home.
According to the police, Ngwenya’s wife was also assaulted.
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The suspects fled with his Toyota GD6 bakkie and some cellphones. “No suspects have been arrested so far; the police are still investigating the case. The victim was rushed to the local hospital immediately after he had been shot, but unfortunately, he succumbed to his injuries. A team of investigators under the leadership of the provincial commissioner, Lieutenant General Semakaleng Manamela, are on the ground to probe this matter with the goal of arresting the perpetrators.
“We urge the public or anyone who have any information to call the Crime Stop number on 08600 10111 or send information via the My SAPS app,” the Mpumalanga police spokesperson, Colonel Donald Mdhluli, said.
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The NLM’s spokesperson, Cyril Ripinga, said this is a huge loss to the municipality as Ngwenya was a dedicated member of council. “We are heartbroken and at a loss for words. Ngwenya was a fearless and dedicated young man. He was sober-minded and very good at his job. His death has shocked us all, and we are in disbelief. All the councillors will visit his family today to pay homage and remind the family that they are not alone in this time of need; that we are with them, equally disheartened.”
