Fifth suspect arrested in uMngeni DA councillor murder
The Political Killings Task Team has arrested the 44-year-old suspect in Mpophomeni
The uMngeni Municipality in KwaZulu-Natal has welcomed the arrest of a fifth suspect in connection with the murder of Democratic Alliance (DA) councillor Nhlalayenza Ndlovu. The Political Killings Task Team apprehended the 44-year-old suspect in Mpophomeni on Saturday. Ndlovu was shot and killed at his home in 2023 in the presence of his wife and children.
Police claim Chief Simphiwe Zuma, leader of the Nxamalala Tribal Authority, is the alleged mastermind behind the murder and remains in custody after being denied bail twice.
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