The National Task Team investigating politically related cases in Kwa-Zulu Natal has registered yet another breakthrough in apprehending those who are behind politically related attacks and murders with the arrest of two people accused of murdering the late Amajuba District Municipality Speaker.
On Saturday 29 January 2022, Mr. Reginald Ndima was shot and killed in the driveway of his home in Newcastle. At the time of his death, Ndima was serving as the Speaker of the Amajuba District Municipality.
Within days after the commission of the crime, two suspects were arrested and charged for the murder of the late Municipality Speaker.
The pair were found with a 357 magnum revolver which was seized and taken in for ballistic analysis to determine if the firearm was used in the commission of the crime.
The Task Team has also seized a Ford Ranger that is believed to have been utilised by the pair as a getaway vehicle.
Mhlonishwa Sokhulu and Sibusiso Chocholo have already appeared before the Newcastle Magistrate’s Court where they have been remanded in custody for a formal bail application that will be heard on Monday, 14 February 2022.
The National Commissioner of the SAPS, General Khehla John Sitole has applauded the team for the timeous response in apprehending those who are believed to be behind the murder of the late Speaker.
“This latest arrest must serve as a deterrent to those who continuously perpetrate such crimes. We will continue to ensure that the necessary resources are deployed to prevent and combat any further incidents of this nature. We also urge our communities to work closely with the SAPS in combatting these heinous crimes”, said General Sitole.
The National Task Team was established in 2018 and is responsible for ensuring that perpetrators of politically related crimes are brought to book with the view of putting an end to political violence in Kwa-Zulu Natal.
