IFP: TWO MORE IFP LEADERS GUNNED DOWN IN GAUTENG

The IFP is calling for urgent police intervention following the murders of two more prominent IFP leaders in Gauteng.

Mr Bhunu Zungu, from Ward 61, Jeppestown Hostel, and the IFP Chairperson of a hostel in Johannesburg, Mr Phindani Shange, was gunned down on Friday night.

"This brings the number of IFP leaders who have been shot and killed in Gauteng in recent weeks to four. While we are not sure what the motives behind these attacks are, it is clear that they are not isolated incidents. We are worried that these might be politically-motivated killings," said Mr Petros Sithole MP, the IFP's Provincial Chairperson in Gauteng.

There has been a steady increase in attacks on IFP leaders in Gauteng.

"Yet we have seen no arrests in any of these cases. We appeal to the Minister of Police to intervene immediately so that we can bring an end to these senseless attacks. If we do not see swift action from the police, the IFP will lobby support from the general public to join us in mass protest," added Sithole.

Statement issued by Petros Sithole MP, IFP Gauteng provincial chairperson, October 24 2010

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