‘Something’ is targeting Richmond’s officials, says mayor Sibusiso Mchunu
The mayor of Richmond in KwaZulu-Natal fears for his life. This after the murders of deputy mayor Thandazile Phoswa on Sunday night and municipal manager S’bu Sithole a month ago. Speaking on Monday from the home of the slain Phoswa‚ mayor Sibusiso Joseph Mchunu said it looked like "something" was targeting the municipality. "We just buried the municipal manager‚ who was my right-hand man‚ and now the deputy mayor. She was a young woman who was very calm‚" said Mchunu. ANC regional chairperson Mthandeni Dlungwana said Phoswa’s death was a big loss to the municipality and the ANC. "She was a committed cadre of the ANC. She joined the party at a young age. Her calibre and expertise earned her the responsibility of deputy mayor. She was dedicated to the cause of the party and the development of society. "She worked hard to ensure stability in Richmond. She was a fearless woman‚" said Dlungwana. He said it was devastating that this happened within a month of Sithole’s murder. "We are st...
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