Inanda drive-by shooting an attack on Constitution, says JCPS cluster

THE drive-by shooting that claimed the lives of three women in Inanda, Durban, at the weekend was part of intimidation tactics devised to weaken and undermine the country’s Constitution ahead of the 1 November municipal elections.

This is the firm position of the Justice, Crime Prevention and Security (JCPS) cluster, said Police Minister Bheki Cele and Zizi Kodwa, the Deputy Minister in the Presidency, responsible for State Security. 

Accompanied by Police Deputy Minister Cassel Mathale, Cele and Kodwa on Tuesday visited the area to assess the situation.

Ncami Shange, 34, Beatrice Nzama, 60, and Philisiwe Jili, 37, were killed on Saturday when a black Opel Corsa bakkie, with five occupants opened fire on a group of people waiting outside a local primary school ahead of a community meeting.

A further five people were injured and taken to hospital.

Kodwa said: “This is nothing but an act of intimidation and attack on