Namette hailed as community builder as tributes continue to pour in

Luxolo Namette, the former deputy mayor of Nelson Mandela Bay, is being remembered as a dedicated community builder following his tragic murder. The United Democratic Movement (UDM) councillor was attacked in Motherwell, Gqeberha, Eastern Cape on Saturday, leaving his family and colleagues in deep sorrow. The motive behind the heinous act remains unknown, and the perpetrator(s) are still at large.

Mzukisi Ncayo, the Regional Chairperson of the UDM, visited Namette's family on Sunday to offer his deepest condolences. He emphasized that the family must be given space to grieve, stating that it is too early to discuss the next steps. Ncayo acknowledged Namette's significant impact on the community, describing him as a "community builder." The loss of such an influential figure has left the UDM and the local community in mourning, as they grapple with the tragedy.