ANCKZN MOURNS DEATH OF COUNCILLOR IN UMKHAMBATHINI
31 August 2017
The African National Congress (ANC) in KwaZulu-Natal is shocked and outraged by the assassination of its councillor in uMkhambathini Local Municipality in the midlands yesterday evening.
The ANC extends its sincere condolences to the family of comrade Kwazi Mkhize, 34, a councillor of Ward 3 in uMkhambathini was gunned down by an unknown assailant outside Nkanyezini Community Hall. He had concluded an extended Branch Executive Committee meeting where he was reporting on development projects in his ward.
He was left behind with his siblings to close the gate in the hall after the meeting. Although details regarding Cde Mkhize’s murder remain sketchy but it appears that his attacker fired behind and killed him on the scene.
Comrade Mkhize was a gentle giant who dedicated his life to serve his community. He was an inspirational and represented the cream of the crop of young cadres that are developed by the movement to service our communities.We have lost a dedicated comrade and a true revolutionary who served the community with dedication. His outstanding leadership skills will be sadly missed by many in the ANC.