Police pursuing information in eThekwini councillor’s murder: Ntuli
Sibusiso Khwela was gunned down on Thursday in Klaarwater, west of Durban, by an unknown assailant.
KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thami Ntuli stated that police are investigating information that could be vital to solving the murder of African National Congress (ANC) councillor, Sibusiso Khwela, who was killed on Thursday in Klaarwater, west of Durban. The 59-year-old councillor was shot by an unidentified assailant. The ANC in eThekwini has urged the municipality to enhance security for councillors and municipal buildings following Khwela's killing.
The Political Killings Task Team (PKTT) is currently probing the case, and Premier Ntuli expressed optimism that an arrest will soon be made. He emphasized the growing concern over the recent surge of attacks on councillors and municipal employees. Ntuli pledged to collaborate with all stakeholders to intensify efforts in combating killings in the province.
Notably, since the 2021 local government elections, nearly 18 councillors have been killed in KZN, with the majority of these incidents occurring in eThekwini; besides councillors, government officials and employees have also been targeted. The Premier urged for stronger cooperation with safety structures to address these rising incidents of violence.
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