Political Killings Task Team arrests fifth suspect in DA councillor Nhlalayenza Ndlovu murder
A fifth suspect has been arrested in the murder of Umngeni Municipality DA councillor Nhlalayenza Ndlovu, raising questions about political violence in South Africa.
The political killings task team (PKTT) has arrested a fifth suspect in connection with the murder of DA councillor Nhlalayenza Ndlovu, who was killed at his home in Umngeni Municipality in 2023. The suspect, a 44-year-old man, was apprehended on Saturday in Mpophomeni and is set to appear in Howick Magistrate’s Court on Monday.
This brings the total number of suspects arrested and charged in relation to Ndlovu’s murder to five. The PKTT investigation has identified Chief Simphiwe Zuma of Nxamalala, Impendle, as the alleged mastermind behind the hit on Ndlovu, who remains in custody after being denied bail twice. Two key players linked to the murder, a hitman and a co-ordinator, have already pleaded guilty, with their plea proceedings slated for August 21 in Pietermaritzburg Regional Court.
The PKTT remains dedicated to pursuing those responsible for orchestrating and carrying out political killings. Police spokesperson Brigadier Athlenda Mathe emphasized that the investigation is ongoing and that the police will continue to follow up on all leads to ensure those involved in Ndlovu’s murder are brought before the courts.
The South African Police Service (SAPS) commends the PKTT’s relentless efforts to bring justice to the Ndlovu family and hold accountable those responsible for the political killing.
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