Family seeks Parly's help in Trompies member's case

Eugene Mthethwa, now an MP, killed a man 28 years ago

- By Ngwako Malatji

The family of the man gunned down by Trompies member and EFF member of parliament Eugene Mthethwa has written to Parliament to force the red beret disciple to account for his alleged caper.

Dumisani Kweyama, the uncle of Thulani Stanley Kweyama, who was shot dead by Mthethwa about 28 years ago, penned the letter to Joseph M Gluwa, the chairperson of the sports, arts and culture portfolio committee, requesting him to help them get justice and closure.

The letter was authored a month after the family wrote to the station commander of the Orlando West Police Station demanding the reopening of the case. Instead of assisting, the police chief kicked the can down the road.

This left the family with no choice but to escalate the matter to Mthethwa's principal in Parliament for intervention.

In the letter that we have seen, the family expressed frustration with the police's decision to turn a blind eye to their complaint.

"We are an ordinary, law-abiding South African family, without political influence or wealth to amplify our voice. We appeal to you and the honourable members of your committee to help ensure that our cry for justice is finally heard, 28 years after Thulani's innocent life was taken.