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JUST IN: Councillor escapes armed ambush while travelling to council meeting

Reports that PR Councillor Kabelo Ashly Nthekiso has been shot at are filtering through

October 2, 2019

Ronelle Mungaroo Less than a minute

News that Al Jama-ah PR Councillor at Inkosi Langalibalele Municipality Kabelo Ashly Nthekiso has survived a shooting has just filtered through.

READ THE UPDATE HERE: PR Councillor Nthekiso receiving counselling in Durban after gun attack

He was travelling to today’s special council meeting at the Wembezi Multi-purpose Centre, scheduled for 10am, when he came under fire in the Engcinisizi section, near Wembezi.

READ: Municipality welcomes new PR councillor

It is reported that four shots were fired at Mr Nthekiso’s vehicle.
He fortunately escaped unscathed.

Keep an eye out for updates, this is a developing story.

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October 2, 2019

Ronelle Mungaroo Less than a minute

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