ZULU King Goodwill Zwelithini warned on Thursday that the country could become ungovernable if the spate of political murders in KwaZulu-Natal continued.Speaking at a meeting he organised that included political, cultural and religious leaders, the king also cautioned against the harbouring of "killers".About two weeks ago, a leader of the National Freedom Party (NFP) shot dead an Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) supporter in full view of the police, public and television cameras.Two by-elections are due to take place in KwaZulu-Natal before the end of the year, one in Ward 39, which encompasses the KwaMashu men’s hostel, the site of simmering tension between the IFP and NFP. A large police contingent is in the area to try to ensure stability.NFP leader Zanele Magwaza-Msibi said 27 of the party’s members had been killed since it was formed 13 months ago.KwaZulu-Natal Premier Zweli Mkhize said political parties should not put people implicated in violence into leadership positions. The ki...
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