Ahmed Kathrada’s family members killed in burglary
North West police have confirmed that two family members of late apartheid struggle stalwart, Ahmed Kathrada have been killed.
Kathrada’s 65-year-old nephew, Yunus Kathrada and his nephew's 28-year-old son, Moulana were shot and killed in their home on Thursday evening.
North West police in Schweizer-Reneke say Moulana was attacked by two robbers after he returned home from a place of worship yesterday evening.
“Moulana tried to open the door when he came from church and while he was busy trying, he was attacked by two suspects. The mother heard the sounds, where she called for the father. A suspect shot the 65-year-old father in the head,” says police spokesperson, Kelebogile Moleko.
Two counts of murder are being investigated and one of an attempted house robbery. The suspects are still at large.
The Ahmed Kathrada Foundation has conveyed their condolences to the relatives.