ANC dismayed at members shootings

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The African National Congress (ANC) in the Eastern Cape says it is dismayed at the news of the shooting and tragic passing of its Alfred Nzo Regional Executive Committee members.

Thembile Richard Luvela was shot and killed on Tuesday afternoon whilst driving along N2 passing Bhetshwana Village next to Mount Ayliff.

Whilst Dr WB Rubusana Deputy Regional Chairperson, Kayise Tom was shot and injured after she just returned home from attending a memorial service at NU 10 in Mdantsane and is recuperating in hospital.

“We are shocked and outraged by this mysterious murder of Cde Luvela and we find his murder a vicious attack on the peace loving people and we are severely pained by the continuous strings of killings in our province in areas such Nelson Mandela Metro, Buffalo City Metro, Mthatha, Dutywa, Ugie, Mhlontlo and Ingquza,” said Gift Ngqondi, Provincial Head of Communications.

Ngqondi strongly condemned both these acts and urged law enforcement agencies to do everything possible to bring those responsible to book. 

He continued; “We have consistently called for the beefing up of crime intelligence to assist in the fight against crime and killings in the province and call on the Minister of Police to send a crack team to conduct a full investigation into the killings and apprehend perpetrators and those who planned the killings.

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“We also appeal to members of the community who might have information to come forward and assist with the investigation.

“We dip our banner in honour of this fallen cadre of our revolutionary movement and commit ourselves to pick up his spear and soldier on with the struggle for the betterment of our people lives which he waged until his last moments.”

Ngqondi further added, “We extend our heartfelt condolences and sympathies to the family, friends and the entire movement for this painful loss and wishes speedy recovery to Comrade Kayise.”