MK Party organizer Lastborn Shazi has been shot dead at his house in Umzumbe, KwaZulu-Natal. The killing happened just ahead of South Africa's local elections, leaving the party grieving while police face calls to find those behind the attack.
Mkhuseli Mlengane, the party's provincial spokesperson, says Shazi's death has hit his loved ones, colleagues, and neighbors hard. He wants a full probe into the shooting, with no one involved left out.
And his demand goes beyond finding whoever fired the gun. Mlengane wants detectives to check whether other people helped arrange or carry out the killing.
The KwaZulu-Natal Political Killings Task Team is being urged to take up the case. The province has dealt with political murders for years, and Mlengane says police must act to stop more deaths.
Still, the reason for Shazi's murder has not been confirmed. His role in politics does not, by itself, prove why he was targeted.
Meanwhile, party members have been asked to stay calm and avoid spreading rumors. Mlengane warned that loose claims and blame without proof could harm the case and raise tensions.
For the funeral, plans are still pending. MK officials intend to speak with Shazi's family before sharing details of his memorial and burial.
Mkhuseli Mlengane, the party's provincial spokesperson, says Shazi's death has hit his loved ones, colleagues, and neighbors hard. He wants a full probe into the shooting, with no one involved left out.
And his demand goes beyond finding whoever fired the gun. Mlengane wants detectives to check whether other people helped arrange or carry out the killing.
The KwaZulu-Natal Political Killings Task Team is being urged to take up the case. The province has dealt with political murders for years, and Mlengane says police must act to stop more deaths.
Still, the reason for Shazi's murder has not been confirmed. His role in politics does not, by itself, prove why he was targeted.
Meanwhile, party members have been asked to stay calm and avoid spreading rumors. Mlengane warned that loose claims and blame without proof could harm the case and raise tensions.
For the funeral, plans are still pending. MK officials intend to speak with Shazi's family before sharing details of his memorial and burial.
