PKTT probing murder of veteran ANC councillor in Durban
The KwaZulu-Natal Political Killings Task Team is investigating the shooting of ANC councillor Sibusiso Khwela in Klaarwater, west of Durban, with police promising to identify and arrest those responsible.
The Political Killings Task Team (PKTT) in KwaZulu-Natal has stepped in to investigate the murder of an ANC councillor who was shot and killed in Klaarwater, west of Durban.
Sibusiso Khwela, who represented the ANC in Ward 17, was shot by an unknown man in his office on Thursday afternoon in full view of community members.
The gunman fled on foot.
Khwela was one of the longest-serving ANC councillors and was not due to return to the post in these upcoming local government elections.
Seasoned PKTT investigators from the unit were seen arriving on the scene in their numbers on Thursday.
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National SAPS spokesperson Athlenda Mathe says the acting national police commissioner is confident the team will crack the case.
"The PKTT will lead and coordinate the investigation, with PKTT detectives already on the ground to ensure that those responsible for this senseless murder are identified, arrested and brought before the courts."
Meanwhile, the ANC has condemned the killing.
Regional spokesperson Thanduxolo Sabelo says political differences, criminality or any grievances can never justify taking a human life.
"We are very saddened as the ANC because we do not understand what was the motive behind killing such a wonderful man.
"We really hope that those who have caused this will be brought to book."
