Terrified children raced for cover during fatal attack on SACP official's home

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It was a terrifying night for SACP member Siyabulela Siswana’s five children, who had to take cover as their father, mother and 6-year-old sister Banele were hit by a hail of bullets in their Mfuleni home. CapeTimesSA

Siswana’s uncle, Mntuwekhaya, said at about 8pm on Wednesday two men entered the house in Extension 6 and opened fire.

“They shot Siyabulela multiple times and Banele, who was sitting next to him. His wife, who is currently fighting for her life, was shot six times. "At this stage we don’t know the motive and are not aware if their lives were threatened before. We are just hoping this will not be a cold case but the people who did this get arrested so that we get closure,” said Mntuwekhaya.

"The investigation that is unfolding is expected to determine the motive for the shooting,” said Potelwa. "He didn’t deserve to die in an inhuman manner with his daughter. As the party we will work with the family and the police.” Ward councillor and friend Thembisile Bathembu said they were all baffled as to who would attack a humble family.

 

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