Murdered politician's uncle arrested
Ndlovu was gunned down at his Masosheni home near Mpophomeni in December 2023.
The uncle (56), who is an iNkosi, was arrested on Wednesday and appeared alongside a 34-year-old accomplice at the Howick Magistrate's Court on Thursday.
The arrest by the SAPS Political Killings Task Team brings the total number of suspects to five.
DA leader Francois Rodgers said the iNkosi was allegedly implicated in a separate case involving the murder of his cousin.
The matter has been postponed to 8 August for a formal bail application.
'While the DA welcomes the progress in this case, we remain deeply disappointed by the delays in the arrests. The information that ultimately led to the arrests was already available to the authorities by the DA's independent legal team, yet it was disregarded,' said Rodgers.
'The disbandment of the Political Killings Task Team by Police Minister Senzo Mchunu has further weakened the State's ability to address politically motivated crimes.
'The presence of senior SAPS intelligence officials during court proceedings only deepens concerns about whether our intelligence structures are being used effectively and impartially in such politically sensitive matters.'
Cogta MEC Thulasizwe Buthelezi commended the SAPS on the arrest, saying it was a 'significant breakthrough'.
Buthelezi commended the task team for their diligent work, which led to this significant breakthrough and the arrest of more suspects.
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