Mpophomeni Inkosi and aide gunned down
The inkosi of the Amambuzane Traditional Council in the uMngeni local municipality was gunned down over the weekend.
Unknown gunmen apparently ambushed Manqoba Fred Mkhize and his aide on Saturday as they were driving to the inkosi's home in Mpophomeni.
Cogta MEC Sipho Hlomuka has condemned the murder.
Spokesperson Senzelwe Mzila says the MEC has condemned this senseless attack.
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"He called upon the law enforcement agencies to leave no stone unturned in their pursuit of the cowards who are responsible for this double tragedy."
"He has also called upon the Amambuzane community to desist from taking the law into their own hands but rather work with law enforcement agencies so that the culprits can be apprehended and face the full might of the law."
Hlomuka has dispatched senior officials to the grieving family to provide support.
