Gunfire erupts as EFF and Ngizwe supporters clash
Tensions flared in Inanda when EFF members and supporters of podcast personality Ngizwe Mchunu clashed over rival events held at sports grounds opposite each other. Gunshots were heard as police struggled to contain the confrontation.
Gunfire erupted and expletives were exchanged during a clash between members of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) and supporters of cultural activist Ngizwe Mchunu in Inanda on Friday. Tensions persisted despite a heavy police presence as Mchunu and the EFF each hosted separate events in the northern Durban township. Mchunu, a self-proclaimed leader of amabhinca, claimed he had received permission from the amaQadi traditional leader to host an event at Dube Village sports grounds.
The EFF intended to launch its local government elections at JL Dube Stadium, directly opposite the Dube Village grounds. Mchunu accused the EFF's Julius Malema of sending "whoonga addicts" to disrupt his event, alleging he was assaulted and his vehicle struck. EFF member Sibongile Khawula stated they had spoken to the amaQadi leader, who was unaware of the situation.
Khawula directed her comments to the police, threatening to call the general if they refused to arrest Mchunu and his supporters. EFF member Mgcini Tshwaku defended Mchunu, stating that Ethekwini loves the EFF and accusing the IFP and MKP of attempting to hotspot violence to Ngizwe. The EFF has filed a case against Mchunu for disrupting their event, marking a recurring issue.
Malema, who has previously vowed to enter KwaZulu-Natal over his dead body, attended the launch in Mthatha but experienced microphone issues.
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