KZN MEC for Transport, Community Safety and Liaison, Willies Mchunu, has strongly deplored the fatal shooting of an IFP member at Jacob’s Hostel at the weekend.
Reports suggest that the IFP held a branch launch at Jacob’s Hostel in Durban and when people were exiting the venue, several gunshots were fired. One IFP member died and another was injured and rushed to hospital.
“This is troubling news. It is extremely disturbing and regrettable that members of political parties are targeted by criminals. This shooting, comes just as we are geared up for the 2016 local government elections, has the potential to undermine gains made in bringing about political stability and tolerance in the province,” said MEC Mchunu.
He also called for calm and restraint while police are working around the clock to arrest those responsible for senseless shooting. “We urge anyone who may have information about this shooting to contact the police immediately.”
MEC Mchunu extended his condolences to the family, friends and political colleagues of the deceased. He wished the injured IFP member a speedy recovery in hospital.
