The former mayor of Mkhondo local municipality, Vusi Motha, 43, appeared briefly at the Piet Retief magistrate’s court on Tuesday, along with Willington Sangweni, 52 on charges related to possession of an unlicensed firearm.
Police spokesperson, Brig Selvy Mohlala said the two could be connected to the Friday murders of ANC councillor, Sbonelo Ntshangase, Sandile Khumalo and Sizwe Mbingo who were killed at Longhomes township outside Mkhondo.
“The investigation is still under way and the two could face other charges, including the fatal shooting of the three victims,” Mohlala said.
According to Mohlala, Motha is charged with possession of an unlicensed firearm, while Sangweni faces charges of fraud, contravention of the Firearm Control Act and contravention of the Private Security Industry Regulation Act.
Their case was postponed to January 24 for a formal bail application.
On Monday, police minister Bheki Cele visited the families of the deceased and promised to establish a task team to deal with political killings in Mpumalanga.
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Former Mkhondo mayor one of the two arrested in connection with murder of councillor
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The former mayor of Mkhondo local municipality, Vusi Motha, 43, appeared briefly at the Piet Retief magistrate’s court on Tuesday, along with Willington Sangweni, 52 on charges related to possession of an unlicensed firearm.
Police spokesperson, Brig Selvy Mohlala said the two could be connected to the Friday murders of ANC councillor, Sbonelo Ntshangase, Sandile Khumalo and Sizwe Mbingo who were killed at Longhomes township outside Mkhondo.
“The investigation is still under way and the two could face other charges, including the fatal shooting of the three victims,” Mohlala said.
According to Mohlala, Motha is charged with possession of an unlicensed firearm, while Sangweni faces charges of fraud, contravention of the Firearm Control Act and contravention of the Private Security Industry Regulation Act.
Their case was postponed to January 24 for a formal bail application.
On Monday, police minister Bheki Cele visited the families of the deceased and promised to establish a task team to deal with political killings in Mpumalanga.
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