EFF Distances Itself From Ex-Councillor Fani John Sibeko Charged With 4 Murders in Katlehong
- Fani John Sibeko appeared in Palm Ridge Magistrate's Court on four counts of murder linked to an alleged shooting of ANC Youth League members in Katlehong
- The EFF confirmed Sibeko was a proportional representative councillor for the party between 2016 and 2021 before leaving in 2022
- EFF Gauteng leader Nkululeko Dunga addressed questions about the accused's political background after court proceedings concluded
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GAUTENG — The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) have publicly distanced themselves from Fani John Sibeko, a former proportional representative councillor who appeared in the Palm Ridge Magistrate's Court on 15 October 2026 facing four counts of murder, three counts of attempted murder, discharging a firearm in a public place, and failure to secure a licensed firearm.
News24 reported that the charges stem from an alleged shooting involving four African National Congress Youth League (ANCYL) members in Katlehong. The EFF confirmed that Sibeko served as a proportional representative councillor for the party in the City of Ekurhuleni from 2016 to 2021. The party noted that he departed from the organisation in 2022 and later affiliated himself with a different political formation.
EFF Gauteng leader responds to accusations
EFF Gauteng leader Nkululeko Dunga addressed questions about Sibeko's background following the court proceedings. Dunga distanced the party from any responsibility and surmised that Sibeko allegedly acted on his own volition and was filled with rage.
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ANCYL regional chairperson Simphiwe Patose took a different position, alleging that the shooting was politically motivated and directly linked to the accused's political associations. Dunga rejected this framing, stating the matter had no political dimension.
Jacaranda FM posted a video of the court appearance on X. View it here:
Case postponed to October
The State opposed bail for Sibeko at his appearance. The case was subsequently postponed to 22 October, when proceedings are expected to continue.
Afrika Mayibuye denies links to Katlehong shooting suspect
In a related article, Briefly News reported on the deadly Katlehong shooting and Afrika Mayibuye Movement’s response to claims linking the suspect to the party.
Four people died after a gunman opened fire on mourners leaving an ANC member’s memorial service. A suspect surrendered to police, but authorities have not disclosed a motive or confirmed his political affiliations.
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