ActionSA Wishes Newcastle Councillor Speedy Recovery After Brutal Shooting
Faizel Cassim
ActionSA Newcastle Caucus Leader
ActionSA has learned of the shooting of one of its councillors in Newcastle.Â
Councillor Mzwakhe Mbatha was shot last night while fetching his wife. A man approached his vehicle and knocked on his window. When Councillor Mbatha refused to open his window, he was shot by his assailant in the face and the bullet exited the back of his neck.
Councillor Mbatha is currently receiving treatment at Madadeni Hospital and it looks like he will make a full recovery.
At this time we cannot confirm whether or not the attack was personal or politically motivated. We look forward to law enforcement’s investigation into this matter.
ActionSA Wishes Newcastle Councillor Speedy Recovery After Brutal Shooting
ActionSA has learned of the shooting of one of its councillors in Newcastle.Â
Councillor Mzwakhe Mbatha was shot last night while fetching his wife. A man approached his vehicle and knocked on his window. When Councillor Mbatha refused to open his window, he was shot by his assailant in the face and the bullet exited the back of his neck.
Councillor Mbatha is currently receiving treatment at Madadeni Hospital and it looks like he will make a full recovery.
At this time we cannot confirm whether or not the attack was personal or politically motivated. We look forward to law enforcement’s investigation into this matter.
We wish Councillor Mbatha a speedy recovery.