ANC councillor Sibusiso “Khekhe” Khwela was shot and killed in eThekwini on 2 September 2024, prompting an immediate condemnation from party leadership. Police have launched an investigation into the assassination, though no arrests have been reported as of the latest update.
Nomvula Mokonyane, the ANC’s First Deputy Secretary General, publicly denounced the killing in a statement released on 3 September 2024. She highlighted the ongoing danger faced by local government officials in the region.
The ANC is deeply concerned by the persistent pattern of violence directed at our public representatives.
The incident is part of a broader trend of political violence within KwaZulu-Natal, where local government councillors are frequently targeted. These attacks are often linked to internal factional disputes, competition for municipal resource allocation, and instability within local governance structures.
Specific details regarding the identity of the suspects or the motive behind the attack remain subject to an ongoing investigation by the South African Police Service. While officials have called for swift justice, the nature of such targeted killings continues to pose a significant threat to democratic processes at the ward level.
We are currently monitoring updates from the SAPS KwaZulu-Natal media desk regarding potential leads or suspect identifications. Our Cape Flats news desk will provide further updates as the investigation progresses.