Gugs councillor fears for his life after community leader's murder

A GUGULETHU councillor says he fears for his life after a ward committee member and ANC community leader was shot and killed outside his home on Friday night.

- MANDILAKHE TSHWETE

Zwelandile “Tshuku” Mlambo, who served as an ANC leader in the Europe informal settlement, was fatally shot at the gate of councillor Bongani Ngcombolo’s premises shortly after visiting him.

Ngcombolo recalled the chilling moments leading up to the murder. “He came to my place and said he wanted to buy wine and would go to his place to get money. He came back and said he didn't get it, so I gave him R100. He left,” Ngcombolo said.

Minutes later, Ngcombolo heard Mlambo calling out to him, followed by a burst of gunfire.

“He called my name just once, and then after that, there were three or four gunshots. He probably thought the gate was locked, but it wasn't. He was killed at the gate. I only went out when I thought it was safe to do so,” he said.