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Court charges Shezi accused with murder and attempted murder

Monday 1 October 2012 17:30

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Rhoo Khumalo Harris Mkhwanazi has been charged with murder and attempted murder

Rhoo Khumalo Harris Mkhwanazi has been charged with murder and attempted murder.(SABC)

The man accused of murdering an African National Congress (ANC) councillor in Durban last week appeared briefly in the Chatsworth Magistrates' Court today.

 

Rhoo Khumalo Harris Mkhwanazi has been charged with murder and attempted murder.

 

Supporters staged a protest outside court.

 

On Wednesday last week, Mthembeni Shezi was shot whilst attending an ANC meeting at a school in Welbedacth. Two other people were seriously wounded when two men opened fire on the meeting.

 

Police made a break through on Friday.

 

The accused was found in possession of a homemade handgun. The gun will be taken for ballistics to ascertain if it was used in the killing.

 

Outside court today, there was a show of support  for the victims. The motive for the attack is unknown at this stage.

 

“It is a great concern. These deaths are happening all over KwaZulu-Natal and comrades outside KwaZulu-Natal are asking us about what is happening in our area,” says ANC regional chairman, Dr. Sibongiseni Dhlomo.

 

He says they do not know why people have such a desire to bring evil into society.

 

The case has been adjourned until October 8 and the suspect will remain in police custody.

 

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