ANCYL reveal name of the Limpopo PEC member shot and killed

The ANCYL has confirmed that Limpopo PEC member Nkateko Mbhoma was shot and killed in the early hours of Tuesday, 09 September.

Mbhoma was travelling to Kimberley in the Northern Cape for the 2nd National General Council [NGC] meeting, which will take place from Wednesday to Friday.

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The League has also confirmed that the incident occurred in Leeudoringstad, outside Klerksdorp, North West.

In a statement issued on Tuesday, the ANCYL has called on law enforcement agencies to act with urgency to ensure that those responsible are apprehended.

“This senseless act of violence has robbed the movement of a committed young leader who dedicated their life to the struggle for youth emancipation and the advancement of our people,” said Mntuwoxolo Ngudle.

“We extend our heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family, comrades, and the broader Limpopo province structures of the Youth League. We pray for strength and comfort during this painful period.

“The ANCYL condemns in the strongest terms the scourge of violent crime which continues to claim the lives of innocent South Africans,” he said in a statement.

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“Criminality has no place in our society, and we call on law enforcement agencies to act with urgency to ensure that those responsible are apprehended and face the full might of the law. Justice must prevail.

As the Youth League, we remain resolute in our call for safer communities, decisive action against crime, and the protection of young leaders who continue to serve the people of South Africa.”