Mayor’s son in hospital after shooting
One of the men sustained a fatal gunshot wound
Gun-wielding thugs opened fire on a group of men on Saturday evening in Ezakheni E-Section.
Mayor Vincent Madlala’s son was one of the five men who were shot at. The group of men were seated outside a shop near Mpandla Stores when they came under attack.
According to police, it is believed that the gunmen used a rifle and handguns. Multiple gunshots were fired.
One of the men sustained a fatal gunshot wound. The mayor’s son was injured and taken to hospital. The other men reportedly escaped injury.
Community members from E-Section spotted Mayor Madlala visiting the crime scene on Sunday.
The spokesperson of Emnambithi/Ladysmith Municipality confirmed that one of the victims is the mayor’s son and that he is in a stable condition in hospital. The mayor declined to comment further, as the case is being investigated by the SAPS. Therefore, the mayor cannot comment on a criminal matter that is still under investigation.
Ezakheni detectives are investigating a case of murder. At this stage, the motive of the shooting is unclear.
The deceased has been identified as Anele Hadebe (24).
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