MEC for Transport, Community Safety and Liaison, Willies Mchunu, has called on the residents of Glebe Hostel in Umlazi, Durban, to stop the ongoing conflict which has resulted in a number of deaths and explore the route of peaceful talks to end their differences. Mchunu was commenting in the wake of the murder of yet another man, Thandayiphi Cwele, 40, who was shot and killed on Sunday (19 July 2015).
Also, last week, a 33-year-old man, Nkosinathi Ndovela, was shot and killed. Today (21 July 2015), Mchunu expressed great concerns at the developments at the Glebelands Hostel, urging anyone who might have any information that might lead to arrests of those responsible to come forward. “We have also been working around the clock trying very hard to come up with solutions to put an end to this combat.
“I would also like to call on the community to give police an opportunity to work on this matter so that those responsible for these acts should be brought to book. I am assured that members of the police are working around the clock to ensure that those who are responsible for these cold-blooded murders are brought to justice as soon as possible,” said Mchunu.
He added that a multi-disciplinary team from South African Police Service (SAPS), Department of Community Safety and Liaison was already working at the hostel to end this conflict. This plan includes bringing to the table the parties in conflict with a view of brokering a lasting peace.
Locals have been encouraged to work with these teams so that this conflict could be brought to an end. Mchunu also extended his heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of the deceased.
Enquires:
Sipho Khumalo
Cell: 082 682 6437
Email: Sipho.Khumalo@comsafety.gov.za
Kwanele Ncalane
Cell: 072 803 1462 or 079 699 5755
Email: Kwanele.Ncalane@kzntransport.gov.za
