Ndwedwe municipality former mayor Maxwell Hadebe was gunned down in Ndwedwe last night.

According to KZN police spokesperson colonel Thembeka Mbele the motive for the murder is still unknown.

“It is alleged that last night at 7 pm, a 50-year-old man was at his business premises with the patrons when an unknown man fired shots through the door.

“He sustained gunshot wounds to the head and was declared dead at the scene,” said Mbele.

Hadebe’s term as mayor came to an end in 2016.

African National Congress regional deputy secretary Matozi Khuzwayo Dlamini said the death of Hadebe came as a shock to them as the General Gizenga Mpanza region.

“We know him as a person who was always loyal to the ANC and who was able to voice his opinion without fear.

“He was the kind of comrade who will be always remembered in the region.

“We hope the police will be able to investigate and make an arrest,” said Dlamini.

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