DA KZN members lead a visit to slain Councillor Nhlalayenza Ndlovu’s home. Photo: Dean Macpherson/ Facebook
DA KZN Premier Campaign suspended after MURDER of uMngeni Chief Whip
The DA in KZN has expressed shock and sadness after learning about the brutal murder of uMngeni Chief Whip Nhlalayenza Ndlovu.
DA KZN members lead a visit to slain Councillor Nhlalayenza Ndlovu’s home. Photo: Dean Macpherson/ Facebook
The Democratic Alliance (DA) in KwaZulu-Natal has had to abruptly suspend its Premier Campaign after one of its members, Councillor Nhlalayenza Ndlovu was gunned down on Tuesday, 5 December.
DA SHOCKED BY BRUTAL MURDER OF ONE THEIR OWN
It is reported that assailants broke into his home and murdered him in front of his family, shooting him 10 times.
In a statement, the DA KZN said the Premier Campaign has learnt with great shock and sadness of the brutal murder of DA uMngeni Chief Whip, Councillor Nhlalayenza Ndlovu.
“We echo the sentiments of our Provincial Leader, Francois Rodgers in asking that the South African Police Service (SAPS) speedily investigates and bring his murderers to book,” said Sakhile Mngadi, the DA KZN Premier Campaign Manager.
PREMIER CAMPAIGN SUSPENED INDEFINITELY
“In light of this tragedy, the DA KZN Premier Campaign will suspend all political campaigning to offer the Mayor Chris Pappas, the uMngeni DA Caucus and the family and friends of Councillor Ndlovu time to grieve.”
Mngadi
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“While details remain unclear at present, the campaign extends its apologies to all communities affected. Further communication will be made available in due course,” he said.
THOUGHTS ON THE MURDER OF UMNGENI CHIEF WHIP
Don Clarke shared his thoughts on the death of Councillor Nhlalayenza Ndlovu.
“I must assume that this wasn’t the result of a violent brawl or a burglary gone wrong, but a politically motivated atrocity. African politics is still savage, primitive, and hazardous.
“In circumstances like this, the best way forward is never violent retaliation, but intelligent marksmanship.
No…not the mark made by a weapon. The mark made on a ballot paper,” he said.
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The African Christian Democratic Party (ACDP) commented on the ongoing killings of councillors.
“The ongoing killings of councillors and other community leaders in Kwazulu-Natal calls for stricter police measures to deal with these deliberate, well-orchestrated murders. We call on law enforcement agencies to leave no stone unturned to unravel the cause behind the killing of Councillor Ndlovu and to bring the perpetrators to book.
“The ACDP extends heartfelt condolences to the entire family of the deceased, especially to his wife and children. We pray that God Almighty will heal and strengthen you during this difficult time,” the party said.
