SANDILE MOTHA
THE brutal killing of councillors in KwaZulu-Natal continues unabated with Bhekithemba Phungula the latest victim to be killed in what appears to be a politically linked hit.
Phungula was an ANC councillor under the eThekwini municipality serving the city’s ward 84. It is alleged that the deceased was ambushed on Tuesday night while at his home in eNgonyameni reserve near Umlazi township.
His killing brings to eight the number of councillors who have been wiped out through the barrel of a gun in the province this year alone.
Colonel Thembeka Mbhele, provincial police spokesperson confirmed the incident, saying no arrests had been effected.
“Preliminary investigations indicates that the 64-year-old deceased was killed on Tuesday night by unknown assailants who fled on foot. No arrests has been made but police are following leads, we are also urging members of the public who might have information to come forward,” said
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