Mpumalanga ANC Councillor Thabo Ngwenya Gunned Down in Front of His Wife
- Mpumalanga ANC councillor Thabo Ngwenya was killed and his wife assaulted in their home in Tonga, Nkomazi
- The SAPS said the assailants made off with a vehicle and cellphones taken from the Ngwenya home
- Police told Briefly News that a case of murder and robbery has been opened and are calling on those with more information to come forward
Zingisa Chirwa is an experienced Briefly News journalist based in Johannesburg, South Africa, who has covered police investigations and current affairs on radio for over 15 years. Do you have a political story you would like to share? Email zingisa.chirwa@briefly.co.za with CA in the subject line.
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NKOMAZI - Mpumalanga police are on the prowl for those behind the killing of ANC Councillor Thabo Ngwenya from Mangweni in Nkomazi.
ANC Mpumalanga councillor robbed and murdered
According to the provincial SAPS, four balaclava-clad men entered Ngwenya's home on 2 April 2024, shot him twice and assaulted his wife.
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Colonel Donald Mdluli told Briefly News that the assailants made off with cellphones and a bakkie.
Col Mdluli added that the police are investigating a case of murder and robbery and requested those with information to come forward.
South Africans respond to Ngewnya's murder
While the police are yet to establish a motive, many believe Ngwenya's murder could be politically motivated, as the councillor also served as the chairperson of Nkomazi's Municipal Public Accounts Committee.
Ntombikayise Norah Malaza said:
“My biggest fear in politics.”
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Phumelela Bulunga suspected the murder was premeditated:
“This was a hit. They made it look like ngathi bebembamba inkunzi [like they were robbing him].”
Treaty Tee Jobe Sengwayo added:
“This is not a mere incident; these people were sent to do what they did. Hhay, kubi [No, it's bad]. May his soul rest in peace.”
Ntwanano Precious commented:
“Politics during election time kuba so [becomes like this].”
Botshelo Tshelo said:
“Being an ANC member is a serious risk, RIP cadre.”
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