Family of slain IFP candidate councillor Lucky Sokhela living in fear
It is alleged gunmen followed Sokhelam into his home and killed him on Tuesday afternoon.
The family of slain South African Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) councillor Lucky Sokhela are now living in fear after he was shot dead in KwaSwayimani, KwaZulu-Natal. According to the family, gunmen followed Sokhela to his home and killed him on Tuesday afternoon. The IFP candidate for Ward 8 in the Mshwathi Local Municipality is the second IFP councillor killed in a week after Khethelo Mdluli was shot dead last Friday in uMlalazi.
A spokesperson for the Sokhela family expressed their desire for peace and protection, stating that the incident was shocking and especially so because it occurred in front of young children and other adults. They emphasized their peaceful nature and their lack of tolerance for violence. IFP Regional Secretary in Mshwathi, Mzwandile Majozi, noted that Sokhela had survived a previous attack but was uncertain about the motive for his murder.
He expressed concern that the attack might fuel fear among other candidates ahead of elections. Majozi called for increased police presence in the area to reassure the public of their protection. The family also requested trauma counselling for the witnesses to the attack. Growing concerns are being raised about political safety in KwaZulu-Natal following the brutal murder of IFP candidate Lucky Sokhela.
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