Kwa-Thema – The case of attempted murder against the late suspended ANC Ward 79 councillor, Zwelibanzi Ngwenya, was struck off the roll by the Springs Magistrate’s Court last Friday.
The trial was set to be heard on August 26.
Ngwenya was fatally shot two weeks ago outside his home in Kwa-Thema. He was accused of shooting Mxolisi Dludlu in the eye, causing permanent damage.
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The incident took place on December 24, 2019.
In a previous court appearance, the State witness told the court that in the early hours of Christmas Eve, the victim had fought with the councillor’s brother, Mtimande Ngwenya, at a local tavern over a stolen phone.
Mtimande allegedly then went to call the councillor to intervene.
It is alleged that upon arrival, the councillor approached Mxolisi and asked him why he attacked his brother and then shot him in the face with his licensed 9mm pistol.
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