The National Freedom Party (NFP) has confirmed that Dumisani Qwabe is the latest politician to be killed on Tuesday morning. This follows the murders of the EFF’s Thulani Shangase, the ANC’s Siyabonga Mkhize and Zibuse Mlaba.
According to a ghastly report, Dumisani Qwabe was gunned down before his killers placed him in his car to set it on fire. The late politician was discovered lifeless in the flaming vehicle.
“It’s a worrisome situation as this happens just five days before the elections,” NFP’s secretary-general Canaan Mdletshe said.
Mdletshe stated that the murder could have easily been prevented if an important plea for security had not fallen on deaf ears.
“We had previously called for the deployment of soldiers and that SAPS intelligence is intensified in some parts of KZN known to be hotspots and we reiterate that call once more.”
Not surprisingly, the surviving candidates in the area are second guessing whether to continue in their current political ambitions.
“As things stand, our candidates in Nongoma are in fear. They are scared to continue with campaigns,” said Mdletshe.
Police have since revealed finding a body that is likely to be Qwabe’s – pending a DNA test.
“It is alleged that on Monday at 9.55pm Magudu police received a report of a motor vehicle that caught on fire on the R66 between Pongola and Nongoma. On arrival they discovered a man inside the vehicle. The vehicle and the deceased were burnt beyond recognition and the identity of the body could not be confirmed. DNA tests will be conducted to determine the identity of the victim. The cause of the vehicle catching alight will be investigated,” Police spokesperson Col Thembeka Mbele said.
Sources: The South African, MSN
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