By Johnathan Paoli
Gauteng police have launched a manhunt and are appealing to the public for information following the fatal shooting of Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) deputy chief whip and MP Khethamabala Petros Sithole, in what his party has called an assassination.
Police spokesperson Brigadier Brenda Muridili confirmed the incident and said the motive for the attack remained unknown.
“It is reported that a group of men had a meeting at Buyafuthi hostel in Katlehong on 31 May. At about 5.30pm, three unknown men passing by the meeting opened fire on the group,” Muridili said.
Muridili confirmed that Sithole was declared dead at the scene, while two others were taken to hospital with gunshot wounds.
While no arrests have been made yet, investigations are ongoing.
Police are urging anyone with information to come forward and contact the Crime Stop toll-free line on 08600-10111
The shooting has sent shockwaves through the
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