Ekurhuleni mourn the killing of anti-crime leader

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Residents of communities in Ekurhuleni and surrounding areas are still reeling in shock following the death of anti-crime leader Mandla Nkambule.

Nkambule, who led the Thatha Zonke anti-crime unit, was shot and killed in suspected hit while on duty in Katlehong on Wednesday.

Commonly referred to as the supreme commander within the crime fighting space, he was a key figure in the fight against crime within Ekurhuleni in particular around the Kathorus area.

A former police officer with South African police service working within the then disbanded Gauteng Highway Patrol (HP). He later resigned from police service and registered a security company Umbrella Security Services. Where he served as a director and head of VIP protection.

In a statement issued, Simphiwe Khumalo, spokesperson of Ekurhuleni Thatha Zonke Anti Crime Unit said his death is a testimony of the ultimate end of those who fight crime and criminals.

He added that it is a clear indication of the war that criminals are waging against law abiding citizens and law enforcement agencies.

“His assassination must not be viewed as an isolated incident but must be viewed from a perspective of an organised crime where a few days ago criminals killed an on duty female police officer and injured another police officer, not only did they kill a police officer but they also stole the state firearms.

“The death of subprime commander Nkambule will negatively affect the fight against crime and expose the vulnerable communities to dangerous criminals who have no value for life or peoples property.

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“It is for this reason that we are calling for total cooperation between all crime fighting units with Ekurhuleni and Gauteng as a whole to come together and work tirelessly to find not only the hired hitman,” he stated

Khumalo highlighted the importance of finding the person or persons who paid for the hit, and emphasised that such individual must be removed from the community as they pose danger for the law abiding citizens.

He urged those who have more information to come forward and make that information available.