The family of the late ANC branch secretary in ward 82 at Umlazi south of Durban believes his killing is politically motivated. Thulani Shusha was gunned down on Saturday night near his home at W. Section at Umlazi.
The uncle of the deceased, Themba Mkhize believed the incident took place while Shusha was returning from a branch meeting.
The murder of Shusha has left the community of ward 82 shocked and afraid. According to reports, Shusha and eight members of the branch committee were returning from a branch meeting when the incident occurred.
Shusha and one person died on the scene.
Four politicians have been killed in KwaZulu-Natal since the beginning of this year, including two councillors.
Shusha’s uncle, Themba Mkhize describes the deceased as a person who was down to earth and politically active.
“I am devastated with the death of Thulani as he liked ANC in such a way that sometimes he couldn’t attend family meetings. It is painful today he is no more. But he liked ANC.”
Mkhize did not mince his words and insists that the plot to kill Shusha was hatched within the ANC.
“I have no doubt about that. People who killed Shusha are from the ANC. Unfortunately, they know why did they do that. But at the end of the day, the truth will come out and it needs to be thoroughly investigated to get to the bottom of the matter.”
Local ANC member, Sthenjwa Nyawose shares the same sentiments with Mkhize adding that the movement of the deceased was monitored by the killers.
“This is the first time that the incident of this nature to occur in this ward. We will work with the community at large and this case must be taken by political law enforcement agencies. We believe the killers were following them. We believe they were monitoring them and they had a plot to assassinate them.”
Shusha’s neighbour, Richard Busani says Shusha was prioritising the interests of the community.
“He was very important to the community and he played a very important role in the lives of the people. He was a jack of all trades and he was the answer to the challenges of the community.”
Meanwhile, SAPS Spokesperson, Nqobile Gwala says police are investigating two charges of murder.
“Charges of murder are being investigated by Umlazi SAPS following an incident that took place where a 51-year-old man was standing on Baker Road with other males coming from a meeting when four males approached them. The said males suddenly opened fire at the people standing unfortunately a 51-year-old man and another 35-year-old man sustained multiple gunshot wounds to the body others managed to flee the scene and both victims were declared dead at the scene the motive for the killing is yet to be established as investigations continue.”
Call for political parties to help end political killings in KwaZulu-Natal:
Share on Facebook «||»
Share on Twitter «||»
Share on Reddit «||»
Share on LinkedIn
Former Nigerian President Buhari Admits Oil Subsidy Withdrawal Was Politically Motivated, Sparks Outrage: …By Dorcas Funmi for TDPel Media. Former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari made a stunning admission on Monday, revealing that the withdrawal of the oil subsidy...
Fani-Kayode Rallies Behind Matawalle, Denounces Allegations as Politically Motivated: Fani-Kayode Defends Matawalle Amidst Allegations False Accusations Against Matawalle Former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, has come to the defense of the Minister of State...
ANC Eastern Cape suspends branch meetings: The African National Congress (ANC) in the Eastern Cape has suspended all branch general meetings (BGMs) in two metropolitan regions, W.B Rubusana in East London...
Florida Man Charged with Hate Crimes Following Use of Vehicle in Racially-Motivated Attack Against a Black Man Driving with His Family: Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke of the Civil Rights Division and U.S. Attorney Roger Handberg for the Middle District of Florida announced today that a...
Al Jama-ah accuses ANC of cutting funds for smaller partiesAl Jama-ah Accuses ANC of Undermining Democracy – Electoral Bill Betrays Principles: The Al Jama-ah Muslim party condemns the passing of the Electoral Matters Amendment Bill by the National Assembly, viewing it as a departure from democratic...
Anambra Disability Community Condemns Alleged Murder Of Co- Ordinator, Joint National Association Of Persons With Disability Aguata Branch Nnofu, Seeks Justice: Anambra state Disability community has condemned the alleged murder of the Co-Ordinator of Joint National Association of Persons with Disability, Aguata branch, Mr. Mmaduabuchi Nnofu....
Corruption pre-trial of suspended ANC Secretary-General Ace Magashule postponed to 10 July 2022: The pre-trial of suspended African National Congress (ANC) Secretary-General Ace Magashule has been postponed to 10 July 2022. Earlier, Magashule arrived at the Bloemfontein High Court for...
Future looks bright for suspended ANC Secretary General Ace Magashule – Dakota Legoete: African National Congress (ANC) NEC Member Dakota Legoete says the future looks bright for suspended ANC Secretary General Ace Magashule. He says the state has...
ANC Rejects Post-Election Coalitions – Deputy Secretary-General Mokonyane Takes Firm Stance: Nomvula Mokonyane, the ANC’s deputy secretary-general, asserts that post-election coalitions are not viable for the ANC at present. She clarifies that while the ANC remains...
ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula Nails the Skomota Dance Challenge at Black Coffee’s Housewarming Party: Secretary-General of the African National Congress, Fikile Mbalula, made waves recently with his spirited rendition of the popular Skomota dance move, as captured in a...