Concerns raised after DA councillor shot dead in Chatsworth

Durban - A Chatsworth councillor says he is concerned of yet another shooting taking place as no arrests had yet been made in the weekend killing of his branch executive.Nomthamelo had been waiting in his car when he was approached by three assailants.

He explained that Nomthamelo was chairperson of the branch executive committee and his portfolio was business forum chairperson.Rampersad said he believed Nomthamelo had been shot over employment in the area. He said that Nomthamelo as chairperson had the responsibility of selecting and interviewing candidates to be employed on the contract.

"He sustained gunshot wounds to the head and body. He was declared dead at the scene. A case of murder was opened at Chatsworth police station for investigation."

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