ANC councillor shot dead in KwaZulu-Natal

Provincial police spokesperson Major Thulani Zwane said Ncwane was fatally shot by two suspects on Tuesday, South Coast Herald reported.

Municipal spokesperson Zime Sithole-Gcaba said Ncwane was not only a councillor but also an Exco member and Chief Whip.

“We extend our condolences to the family, and we hope that the law will take its course,” she said.

Vulamehlo Municipality councillors are reportedly still in shock after the shooting of Ncwane.

Zwane said the motive for the killing was still unknown and Umzinto police were investigating a case of murder.

Police are appealing to the public to come fourth with any information that may lead to the arrest of the suspects to call: Crime Stop number on 08600 10111.

In a separate incident, three men were arrested and charged with the murder of KZN councillor, local speaker and educator Vusi Ntombela in June.

The three were arrested an hour after the incident occurred. Ntombela was fatally shot inside his classroom at a school in the Luvisi area in Nquthu.

“Within the hour three suspects were arrested and a firearm believed to be the murder weapon was recovered,” police spokesperson Jay Naicker said.

– Caxton News Service