By KEDIBONE MOLAETSI
30 July 2025- Two suspects (56) and 26 were arrested for the alleged murder of Democratic Alliance (DA) councillor, Nhlalayenza Ndlovu, who was shot and killed in December 2023 at his home in the Mpophomeni area, in Howick. The police said two additional suspects were arrested today by the said Political Killings Task Team.
The national police spokesperson, Brigadier Athlenda Mathe said one of the suspects is Inkosi. Mathe said one suspect coordinated the murder of the councillor, whilst in Pietermaritzburg Prison.
“The pair will appear before the Howick Magistrate’s Court on Thursday. They will join the two suspects who were previously arrested and charged for the murder. They will face charges of conspiracy to commit murder, murder and possession of unlicensed firearms and ammunition.
“Ndlovu was attached to the Umngeni Local Municipality at the time of his murder,” she said.
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