MEDIA STATEMENT

MEC CELE CONDEMNS THE KILLING OF A COUPLE AT ESKHAWINI

KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Transport, Community Safety and Liaison Mr. Bheki Cele has condemned the brutal killing of a married couple, which apparently took place on Saturday (15 October 2005) at Esikhawini near Empangeni.

The motive of the killing is unknown at this stage however police investigations are still continuing. Strong allegations are pointing to taxi violence as a possible motive but no arrests have been made so far. “Members of the serious and violent crime unit are spending sleepless nights reconstructing the murder case, and we urge the community to assist police investigation where possible. Police are investigating all possible leads, be it taxi violence or any other to ensure that justice prevails,” Cele said.

Cele sends his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family for the brutal killing of husband and wife. “Police Officials are there to protect communities in any given situation. We are a democratic government, but nobody is above the law. Brutal killings should be condemned and agents of the state will continue defending the weak,” said Cele.

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