The MEC for Local Government and Housing has condemned the attack that took place today on a councillor and his family. “This act of cowardice visited on the councillor is despicable and distasteful. We cannot continue in this manner. The police have to bring the perpetrators of these cowardly acts to book,” said MEC Kgaogelo Lekgoro.
This followed an attack on the ward councillor and his family, where five family members were attacked by a mob at 05h00. The councillor is currently at hospital and he is recovering. Other family members also received medical care. Councillor Freedom Sojanja has offered to take care of the children while Councillor Nyembe and his wife recover. The police are investigating.
For more information please contact:
Fred Mokoko
Cell: 082 447 8407
Issued by: Department of Local Government and Housing, Gauteng Provincial Government
17 March 2010
