Cape Town ANC ward councillor fatally gunned down

Luyanda Mbele and his cousin were shot and killed in Kraaifontein late on Sunday night, the ANC has confirmed.

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Luyanda Mbele, ANC Ward 101 councillor in Cape Town, and his cousin were fatally shot on Sunday night, reports EWN.

Mbele is the second ANC councillor to be shot and killed in Cape Town this year.

ANC ward councillor Luyanda Mbele and his cousin were shot dead last night. Image: Twitter

Details are still sketchy at this point, but Kraaifontein police have launched an investigation into the possible motive behind the fatal attack.

Updates will be made available as more information comes to light.

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