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10 hours ago
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Slain ANC leader Myolisi Magibisela was on a mission to ‘silence' guns
Myolisi Magibisela. Image: Facebook THE killing of ANC convenor of Ward 96 Myolisi Magibisela in Khayelitsha appears to have been well-orchestrated, says ANC Dullah Omar Regional chairperson, Ndithini Tyhido. Magibisela was shot dead in his Makhaza home on Monday morning in a brazen attack that has sent shockwaves through the Khayelitsha community. According to reports, residents heard gunshots in the area and upon investigating, saw a white VW Jetta speeding away from the scene. Police were called immediately and responded to the scene, where Magibisela was declared dead on the scene. Police spokesperson, FC Van Wyk said: 'When community members went outside, they discovered Magibisela lying on the ground with multiple gunshot wounds. An investigation is now underway, but no arrests have been made.' He said the motive behind the incident forms part of the police investigation. Tyhido led a delegation of ANC alliance leaders who arrived at the scene, until his body was removed from his home by pathologists. They formed a guard of honour as the body of the late comrade left his home. Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Next Stay Close ✕ The murder of Myolisi Magibisela, the ANC convenor of Ward 96, t has sent shockwaves through the Khayelitsha community. Image: Facebook He said Magibisela had been a long serving member in the area , part of the Khayelitsha Community Policing Forum and the Silencing the Guns campaign. 'I was so emotional when his son came home… for a child to have to experience that. Forensics had not removed the body yet, his son is around 11 or 12 and he forced his way through to the house. The body was in the bedroom. He was screaming, he was distraught. He said it was as if it was planned because Magibisela was home alone at the time, when the assailants allegedly forced their way into the side door.
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Khayelitsha community in mourning after ANC leader Myolisi Magibisela's tragic murder
ANC ward convenor Myolisi Magibisela was gunned down at his Khayelitsha home on Monday. Image: Facebook Police have launched a murder investigation following the killing of a local African National Congress (ANC) leader in Khayelitsha, Cape Town. Ward 96 ANC convenor and South African National Civic Organisation (Sanco) zonal chairperson, Myolisi Magibisela, was gunned down at his home in Hlanga Street, Makhaza, on Monday morning. Western Cape police spokesperson Captain FC van Wyk confirmed the incident and said Makhaza police had registered a murder docket. 'The circumstances surrounding a shooting incident on Monday, at about 10.50am, at a premises at Hlanga Street, Makhaza, where a 48-year-old male was shot and fatally wounded, are under investigation,' said Van Wyk. 'According to reports, gunshots were heard, and when community members looked out, they saw a white VW Jetta speeding off and found the deceased shot several times. They immediately informed the police, who attended the crime scene.' Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Next Stay Close ✕ Ad loading Myolisi Magibisela died on the scene after he was shot at his home on Monday. Image: Facebook Medical personnel declared Magibisela dead at the scene. No arrests have been made, and the motive for the shooting remains unclear. The ANC in the Dullah Omar Region expressed shock at the killing. Chairperson Ndithini Thyido said Magibisela was a dedicated activist and community organiser. 'We are also outraged by the senseless killing of its Ward 96 convenor Myolisi Magibisela, who was gunned down at his home in Hlanga Crescent in Makhaza on Monday,' said Thyido. 'Comrade Magibisela is the type of all-round community activist that the ANC so desperately needs to drive its renewal programme. The ANC urges all its members and supporters in the ward, in Khayelitsha, and the region to remain calm and allow the SAPS to leave no stone unturned until the perpetrators of this heinous crime are brought to book.' Long-time colleague and fellow activist Bulelani Qolani said he was devastated by the news and described Magibisela as someone who had dedicated his life to serving others. 'I am deeply hurt and shocked about this murder. I still cannot believe this has happened. I worked closely with him,' said Qolani. 'Magibisela was an activist who loved serving his community. He was a soldier who died in the war. Those are the consequences of being an activist, of a man who refused to sit back and watch his community fall apart. 'He fought for people's basic human rights. I knew him as a passionate, approachable, family man. He was married with children. He was with us when we moved to the eThembeni informal settlements. 'I have faith in our station commander, who promised to work on this case. We look forward to hearing what the motive for this murder was.' Police have appealed to anyone with information to contact Crime Stop on 08600 10111 or use the MySAPS mobile application. Callers may remain anonymous.
