Police launch investigation into murder of UDM councillor Luxolo Namette
UDM councillor Luxolo Namette was shot dead in Motherwell after stepping outside a barbershop to answer a phone call, with police investigating the killing.
The murder of United Democratic Movement councillor Luxolo Namette has left his family devastated. Namette, a PR Councillor for the UDM, was shot outside a barbershop in Motherwell, Nelson Mandela Bay Metro. His father, Thembelani Namette, is struggling to process his loss. According to the family, Namette was a kind person who treated everyone with kindness, regardless of their relationship to him.
The motive for the attack remains unknown. Eastern Cape Police Commissioner Lieutenant-General Vuyisile Ncata has stated that the police are exhaustively searching for the suspect and will bring in seasoned detectives to aid in the investigation. The motive and identity of the killer remain unknown, with the police promising to leave no stone unturned in their quest for justice.
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