By Johnathan Poali
The assassination of Inkatha Freedom Party MP and deputy chief whip, Khethamabala Petros Sithole, in Katlehong in Ekurhuleni has sent shockwaves across South Africa’s political landscape, triggering widespread condemnation and calls for swift justice.
In a statement issued shortly after the incident, IFP national spokesperson Mkhuleko Hlengwa described his death as an “assassination”, demanding that law enforcement agencies act decisively to apprehend those responsible.
“It is with shock, sadness and utter grief that the IFP announces the untimely passing of Hon. Khethamabala Petros Sithole MP, who was assassinated in Katlehong by unknown assailants. We have lost a trusted patriot and a diligent leader of the IFP. The IFP is poorer today with Jobe’s passing, and South Africa has lost a good man who served his country par excellence,” Hlengwa said.
Sithole, 68, was gunned down on Saturday evening at the Buyafuthi Hostel by unidentified assailants.
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