The African National Congress (ANC) Gauteng Province  condemns in the strongest possible terms the shooting incident that took place last night at the By-Elections public meeting held in Emfuleni’s Ward 16 in Sedibeng which led to the death of Comrade Sindy Brightness Mhlongo.

Mhlongo(33) fatally sustained a gunshot wound to her head after an unknown person opened fire at the gathering. The Meeting was to prepare for upcoming By-Elections in Ward 16 on 18 March 2020.  It was attended by ANC members, community members and other stakeholders from the area.

It is alleged that during the meeting, the electric main switch at the Rustervaal Community  Hall was suddenly switched off while people were still inside the hall.

People rushed outside as it was dark inside. It was at this point that 8 gunshots were fired outside the hall.  One of the random bullets unfortunately caught Comrade Mhlongo who was confirmed dead on the scene. No other injuries were reported.

The ANC Gauteng Province sends its deepest condolences to the immediate family of Comrade Sindy Brightness Mhlongo, her relatives, friends and comrades.

At this point the suspect is still at large and therefore we call on community members who might have any information that would be of use to the police to contact the nearest law enforcement agency so as to speed up the process to apprehend the suspect. We also call on the police to act quickly to ensure that those responsible for this senseless act get to face the full might of the law.

A case of murder has been opened at the De Deur Police Station.
 
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Issued by the ANC Gauteng Province

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ANC Gauteng Province
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