{"id":42363,"date":"2024-10-18T14:56:56","date_gmt":"2024-10-18T12:56:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/bloemnuus\/mangaung-metro-official-killed-in-tragic-shooting-in-bloemfontein-20241018\/"},"modified":"2025-03-20T06:51:04","modified_gmt":"2025-03-20T04:51:04","slug":"mangaung-metro-official-killed-in-tragic-shooting-in-bloemfontein-20241018","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/bloemnewsexpress\/mangaung-metro-official-killed-in-tragic-shooting-in-bloemfontein-20241018\/","title":{"rendered":"Mangaung Metro official killed in tragic shooting in Bloemfontein"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Another senior official of the Mangaung Metro was killed yesterday shortly after leaving the municipal offices in Rocklands, Bloemfontein. Luzuko Ntlabezo (48), the technical manager of the metro\u2019s Department of Water and Sanitation, was shot around 15:45 while driving down Mjiba Street with his personal assistant in his red Mazda.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div contenteditable=\"false\" data-embed24=\"Images\" data-pos=\"middle\" id=\"embed_0273c9d5\">\n<div class=\"slide\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" data-smallsrc=\"https:\/\/cdn.24.co.za\/files\/Cms\/General\/d\/12319\/8c0bc6d6f5cb4125add4d9cd837efd34.jpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/bloemnewsexpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/fcf13ab73dff47a3bc734000d417e33b.jpeg\" title=\"Forencic experts on the scene of the murder yesterday after the murder of Luzuko Ntlabezo. Photo: Mlungisi Louw\/Netwerk24\"><p><\/p>\n<div class=\"caption\">Forencic experts on the scene of the murder yesterday after the murder of Luzuko Ntlabezo. Photo: Mlungisi Louw\/Netwerk24<\/div>\n<div class=\"img_accreditation\"><span class=\"source\" style=\"display:none;\"><\/span><span class=\"photographer\" style=\"display:none;\"><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>According to police spokesperson Capt. Loraine Earl, an unknown assailant approached the vehicle and opened fire on the driver\u2019s side. Police recovered four empty cartridges from the scene. Ntlabezo was pronounced dead on the scene, while his colleague was treated for shock but remained unharmed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Earl confirmed that a murder investigation is underway, with no suspects currently in custody.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In a statement released today, Qondile Khedama, spokesperson for the Mangaung Metro, described Ntlabezo as an experienced water engineer committed to serving the community. He joined the municipality in 2012 and was instrumental in ensuring a consistent water supply for residents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div contenteditable=\"false\" data-embed24=\"Blockquote\" data-pos=\"middle\" id=\"embed_ef2b9e7d\">\n<div class=\"text\">\u201cHis assassination will leave a significant void in the municipality,\u201d<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>City Manager Sello More noted that Ntlabezo had considered leaving the city but chose to stay and contribute his expertise to the metro. \u201cHis assassination will leave a significant void in the municipality,\u201d More stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While the motive behind the killing remains unclear, More emphasized the importance of allowing police to conduct their investigation. He extended condolences to Ntlabezo\u2019s family, friends, and colleagues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>This incident adds to a troubling trend of violence against municipal officials. Recent victims include Andries Mgoqi, CEO of Centlec, who was shot in front of a tavern on 16 February, and David Khanda, another Centlec official, who was killed outside his home on 2 September 2022.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Another senior official of the Mangaung Metro was killed yesterday shortly after leaving the municipal offices in Rocklands, Bloemfontein. 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