Man sentenced for murder of KwaMashu councillor
Police are still searching for a Durban murder suspect as his accomplice begins to serve his 45-year term behind bars.
Zamokuhle Mkhwanazi was convicted by the Ntuzuma Regional Court on Wednesday.
He was also found guilty of attempted murder, robbery with aggravating circumstances, as well as possession of an unlicensed firearm and ammunition.
"Mkhwanazi and two other suspects walked into a councillor’s office in Ward 40, C Section, KwaMashu on 5 November 2021 and posed as clients seeking proof of residential address," says police spokesperson Robert Netshiunda.
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"One of the suspects pulled out a firearm and fired shots at two security guards and a metro police officer who were on duty at the councillor’s office. The guards returned fire and during the shoot-out, one of the suspects was fatally wounded.
"The two security guards and a metro police officer also sustained gunshot wounds."
Mkhwanazi also stole a 9mm pistol belonging to the security company before fleeing.
He was arrested two days later and found in possession of weapon.
