Memorial for IFP deputy chief whip held in Germiston as suspects appear in court

By Johnathan Paoli

Gauteng IFP Chairperson Bonginkosi Dlamini has praised the party’s recently slain deputy chief whip, Khethamabala Sithole, as a humble, loyal and dedicated cadre, who was committed to serving the party and the people of South Africa.

The memorial service was held at the Germiston City Hall in Ekurhuleni, with family, colleagues and party members gathering to honour his life and legacy.

“He was once a leader of the IFP here in Ekurhuleni and he was also a leader of the province as he was now the deputy chief whip of the IFP in the National Assembly. He was very dedicated and very humble; he gave it all to the party,” Dlamini said.

Sithole was shot dead in Katlehong on 31 May 2025 during a community meeting at Buyafuthi hostel.

The assailants reportedly opened fire on a group of people, killing Sithole on the scene and injuring two