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IFP praises police for swift response in murder, attempted murder case of its members
JOHANNESBURG - The Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) has praised police for its swift response in the shooting of its members, saying this should be extended to every South African, not just high-profile ones.
On Thursday, two people appeared at the Palm Ridge Magistrates Court for the murder and attempted murders of three IFP members.
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On 31 May, IFP's former Member of Parliament (MP), Petros Sithole, was fatally shot while leading a branch meeting at the Buyafuthi Hostel in Katlehong, east of Johannesburg.
Alco Ngobese and Sambulo Nxumalo were also shot but survived.
It took less than a week for police to arrest the men suspected of being behind the shooting.
Gauteng police have also issued a R60,000 reward for any information leading to the successful arrest and conviction of the third suspect, Zamani Ngila Ximba.
The party's provincial chairperson, Bonginkosi Dhlamini, said all murder cases should be handled like this.
'This one, we think, is a catalyst for how we think police should work. With this case, there is one thing we have seen, when the case is removed from local police station and taken to province and national, there is progress. So, there is an issue with your local police because they have got relationships with criminals.'
The matter returns to court on 29 July.
