Municipal Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Sibusiso Radebe was arrested last Thursday night in Westville in connection with a murder.

It is alleged that the murder in question is that of Zakhele Mazibuko, who was the publicity secretary of the Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP).

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“I can confirm the arrest of Mr Radebe, and a court appearance was held in Estcourt on Monday,” announced Reneilwe Serero, media spokesperson in the Office of the Minister.

She added that there is “no further information at this stage.”

When asked to comment on the matter, Inkosi Langalibalele Municipal Manager Patrick Mkhize said: “Unfortunately I cannot comment at this point, as nothing official has come to me. We are observing what is going on and once official news reaches me, we will share this.”

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