Makhaza officers are investigating a murder case following the killing of a 48-year-old male in Makhaza on Monday 23 June.
Myolisi Magibisela, who was a leader of the South African National Civics Organisation (Sanco) in Khayelitsha, was shot dead in his house at Hlanga Street in Makhaza.
Provincial police spokesperson Capt FC van Wyk said according to reports gunshots were heard and when community members looked out, they saw a white VW Jetta speeding away and found the deceased shot several times.
“They immediately informed the officers who attended the crime scene. The victim was declared deceased on the scene by medical personnel.
“The motive for this shooting incident forms part of the police investigation. The suspect/s are yet to be arrested,” said Van Wyk.
Sanco Peninsula Region secretary Melikhaya Gadeni said in a statement they are saddened by the death of the beloved convenor of the Khayelitsha Zone.
He said Magibisela was brutally shot and killed in his home.
“Our deepest condolences extend to Magibisela’s family, friends, and comrades who worked closely with him.
“We cannot begin to fathom the pain they are experiencing, and we keep them in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. We wish them strength and comfort as they navigate this immense loss,” said Gadeni.
He stated Magibisela’s death marks the second brutal killing of a Sanco leader in a short period. (“Prominent Sanco exco member fatally shot”, City Vision, 3 April).
“We must not accept this as a norm. We demand that law enforcement officials take immediate and decisive action to address the violence and ensure that justice prevails.
“We also call upon the Minister of Police, Senzo Mchunu, to take these matters seriously, deploy more resources and work diligently with communities to end the cycle of gun violence that has become all too common in our communities,” he appealed.
