By OBAKENG MAJE
2 June 2025 – The Portfolio Committee on Human Settlements said it has learned with shock the senseless and brutal killing of Khethamabala Petros Sithole, a member of the committee. The committee said the senseless killing of Sithole is a reminder of the violent society people live in.
The Chairperson of the Committee, Nocks Seabi said there is a need for urgent action to combat violent crime in the country. Seabi said this one act has robbed them of a dedicated member, who had the interests of the people at heart.
“We call on law enforcement agencies to act with urgency in investigating the incident and to bring perpetrators to book. A vicious criminality that has struck a cold debilitating blow on the hearts of the Sithole family and friends, his political party the Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP), parliament and the country as a whole, demand urgent investigation that will lead to conviction.
“We extend our heartfelt condolences to the Sithole family and to the committee. May they find solace in the knowledge that Sithole gave his life to serving the people,” he said.
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