Police Minister Fikile Mbalula pays tribute to Sindiso Magaqa
Fikile Mbalula says Sindiso Magaqa was a solid ANC member.
The Police Minister has been addressing mourners at the memorial service for the former ANC Youth League Secretary General.
He has described Magaqa as a distinguished cadre.
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Mbalula on the threat Magaqa faced leading up to his killing. pic.twitter.com/b35JdpcV6i
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"He was not a political frog, one who jumps with the weather. He was a solid ANC member, a solid son, a solid brother, a solid father and example," he said.
Magaqa and two fellow Umzimkhulu councillors were shot and wounded while travelling in a car together in July.
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Magaqa died in hospital this month.
Mbalula says there arr no ANC members who killed each other. Only criminals who kill ANC members. pic.twitter.com/23mr0cWmaq
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