Dear Editor
The Democratic Alliance (DA) in KwaZulu-Natal can confirm that one of the two suspects recently arrested and who appeared before the Howick Magistrate’s Court today is the uncle of the late DA Chief Whip, Councillor Nhlalayenza Ndlovu.
The suspect, 56-year-old Inkosi Zuma, is also allegedly implicated in a separate case involving the murder of his cousin.
The matter has been postponed to 08 August 2025 for a formal bail application.
While the DA welcomes the progress in this case, we remain deeply disappointed by the delays in the arrests. The information that ultimately led to the arrests was already an available to the authorities by the DA’s independent legal team, yet it has been disregarded. This delay raises serious questions about the efficiency and priorities of the South African Police Service (SAPS).
We are also increasingly concerned about possible political interference in this case. The disbandment of the Political Killings Task Team by Police Minister Senzo Mchunu has further weakened the state’s ability to address politically motivated crimes. The recent arrests in this case, as well as in the long-delayed case of Sindiso Magaqa, suggest a pattern where politically connected individuals may be involved in orchestrating these heinous acts.
The presence of senior SAPS intelligence officials at today’s court proceedings only deepens concerns about whether our intelligence structures are being used effectively and impartially in such politically sensitive matters.
The DA will continue to stand by the family of Councillor Ndlovu and will persist in our efforts to ensure that justice is served and that those responsible are held accountable.
Regards
Francois Rodgers, MPL
DA KwaZulu-Natal Leader