ANC coordinator, volunteer killed in Umgababa campaign shooting

The family of slain ANC Umgababa Ward 98 coordinator, Lungani Makhathini, says it is shattered by his murder.

Makhathini was on a door-to-door campaign with fellow ANC members when three unidentified gunmen opened fire, killing him and another female volunteer and injuring several others.

His brother, Sihle Makhathini, described him as a family man who was a pillar of support to both his family and the community.

He says his brother played an important role in helping those around him.

“He was a family man.

He would mention his wife Kate.

He was a supporter at the home. (He) even supported the community in Umgababa.

He did a lot in this community.

He was such a humble person.

If you needed help, he would help you.

We are quite saddened and devastated by this, I won’t lie.

We are broken.

We are very broken, but may my brother’s soul rest in peace.

Eish, it sad; it’s a very sad,” says Makhathini.