ANC Umlazi councillor killed outside his home
Updated | By Nushera Soodyal
An ANC councillor has been gunned down at his home in Umlazi, south of Durban.
Ward 84 councillor, Bhekithemba Phungula, 64, was stepping out of his car in eNgonyameni Reserve when he was shot by an unknown suspect.
Police say the shooter fled the scene on foot on Tuesday night.
They are yet to establish the motive for the killing.
eThekwini Mayor, Mxolisi Kaunda says they're shocked by the murder.
"We wish to appeal to law enforcement that they should expedite the investigation so that the perpetrator and those who plotted against the murder of our councillor must be brought to book with speed."
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