Cogta MEC condemns assassination of Estcourt traditional leader
KZN Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs MEC Bongi Sithole-Moloi has called on law enforcement to act swiftly in finding the perpetrators behind the killing of Inkosi Zwelakhe Ndaba of Ntabamhlophe, in uThukela district.
The traditional leader was killed by unknown suspects who had entered his home in Estcourt on Friday.
The department's Nonala Ndlovu says the MEC has expressed heartfelt condolences to the family of Ndaba as well as the traditional community at large.
Ndlovu says Ndaba served with diligence in his community.
"We mourn the loss of a father and a servant leader that worked closely with all spheres of government in the interest of his community. The assassination of Inkosi Ndaba will not deter us from working with amakhosi and sister departments to find solutions concerning the safety of amakhosi.”
She says the MEC urges community members who might have information about the passing of Ndaba to work closely with the police.
"Already significant progress has been made in coming up with practical solutions to address this matter. We wish to appeal to communities to work closely with law enforcement agencies so that the perpetrators of this ultimate act of cowardice can be brought to book."
