Democratic Alliance Bergville Councillor Arrested Months After Wife and Children Die in a Fire
- A Bergille, KwaZulu-Natal councillor whose wife and children were killed in a blaze has been arrested
- The incident took place in October and while he was also injured in the fire, the SAPS informed the Democratic Alliance that he's a suspect in the case
- South Africans called for him to be locked up and kept in prison for the rest of his life
Tebogo Mokwena, a Briefly News current affairs journalist in Johannesburg, South Africa, covered police investigations and court cases at Daily Sun for over three years.
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A KwaZulu-Natal Democratic Alliance councillor was arrested in connection with a blaze that killed his family and he is expected to appear in court soon.
The incident happened in October. The man himself was also burned in the fire and his arrest has sent shockwaves across the province. South Africans pointed out how dangerous politics are.
DA councillor arrested for family's death
According to eNCA, the man's Bergville house allegedly caught fire in October, and it killed his wife and three children. The councillor was severely burned and taken to hospital. The provincial South African Police Service contacted the DA leadership in KZN and informed them that he had been arrested and is expected to appear in court.
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In a statement the Democratic Alliance sent Briefly News, the councillor was identified as Michael Buthelezi. Provincial leader Francois Rodgers said the investigation would reveal if the councillor is responsible for the fire, but he says the crime was not politically motivated. He also called on those involved to be held accountable.
Netizens taken aback by crime
South Africans commenting on Facebook were shocked by the councillor's involvement.
Niki Noodle said:
“He must face the full might of the law.”
Chantel Russouw was appalled.
“Bring accused of murdering one’s own family is the worst crime a man can commit and has nothing to do with any political affiliation.”
Leonard Nyandoro Muzunze remarked:
“We live in a cruel world.”
Noko Ya Mmaseala Gail added:
“Lock the cell and throw away the key. He must rot in jail.”
Mzukulu Ka Nhlapo wrote:
“At least Mkhonto weSizwe is here. 2024 is going to be an interesting year.”
Thuso Thechamp Motaung pointed out:
“Then they act as if the party is perfect. Look now.”
DA KZN councillor brutally killed in front of his wife
Similarly, Briefly News reported that a KwaZulu-Natal councillor was brutally killed in his home in front of his wife and children.
The incident took place at his house, where a group of assailants stormed his house and chased him into his bedroom. There, in full view of his wife, children and helper, he was shot 10 times and died immediately.
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