Political assasinations and the "party"

[curious george]

http://www.news24.com/SouthAfrica/Ne...-down-20150914

[curious george]

http://maroelamedia.co.za/blog/nuus/...isieondersoek/

[curious george]

http://rekordnorth.co.za/70271/murde...ears-in-court/

An ANC ward councillor has appeared in court to face a charge of conspiracy to murder after he was arrested in connection to a hitlist to kill 11 of his own party members in Mabopane.


Joel Malebogo Sindane was arrested by the Pretoria North police on Tuesday and appeared in the Ga-Rankuwa Magistrate’s Court on Thursday when his case was postponed to 24 March.


He was denied bail, and will be remanded in custody pending further investigations.


Police spokesperson Lieutenant Rebecca Phathlane said: “He was arrested at his home in Mabopane.


“He is facing a charge of conspiracy to commit murder.”
Tshwane ANC spokesperson, Tebogo Joala confirmed that the ANC was aware of Sindane’s arrest.


“We are still waiting for information of what exactly his charges are all about. We will only be able to comment once we know exactly what is happening,” he said.


Joaga refused to comment on the alleged ANC hit-list in Mabopane, saying the party was conducting its own investigation.


The hit-list, which included the name of a Tshwane metro member of the mayoral committee, started circulating towards the end of last year.


According to police, Sindane is the second suspect to be arrested in connection with the list.


The first suspect was arrested on 3 November last year, and charged with conspiracy and incitement to commit serious crime.

[curious george]

http://www.iol.co.za/news/politics/k...inated-2016295

Killings mount as ANC candidates nominated

01 May 2016 at 15:26pmBy: Lungani Zungu





Durban -

Two ANC members, one of whom was a proportional representation councillor were killed in the space of one week.


While the situation remains tense, political analysts have predicted more violence leading up to the local government election on August 3.


Zodwa Sibiya, ANC PR councillor in eThekwini was shot and killed at Glebelands Hostel. Six days later, Themba Tobo another ANC member was shot dead at his house in Richards Bay.


Reacting to Sibiya’s death, provincial ANC secretary, Super Zuma, hinted that the killing was politically motivated: “We are worried about what seems to be a developing trend within the eThekwini region, where leadership is seen as an easy target for assassination,” he said.


The trigger for the killings is believed to be the nomination of candidates for the elections.


Political analyst, Dr Bheki Mngomezulu of Mzala Nxumalo Centre for the Study of South African Society, said mending the fragmented ANC would be a litmus test for the party leaders.


“People felt entitled to positions that’s why they resort to killing each other. It’s not about serving the people it’s about positions. They see positions as professions. Solving this will require a lot of sacrifices from party leaders,” he said.


For the setbacks that plagued the ANC, particularly in KZN, to be remedied, Mngomezulu suggested the party deal head on with factions that crippled the party.


Alternatively, Mngomezulu said the police must intervene in cases in which people were killed for political reasons. “Maybe this can somehow help curb this growing trend of people being killed for political reasons,” he said.


Tensions started simmering in the build-up to the contentious eThekwini region nominations.


The region, the ANC’s biggest, boasting 103 branches, was split between councillor Zandile Gumede and mayor James Nxumalo. Gumede won, ultimately becoming chairman.
Disunity was also evident when former secretary Sihle Zikalala won the provincial conference, unseating Premier Senzo Mchunu as chairman. Mchunu remained premier.
In 2011 ANC eThekwini regional secretary Sbu Sibiya was shot dead at his home in Inanda.


His death followed that of ANC official, councillor Wiseman Mshibe, who was also shot dead.


Analysts anticipate further conflict.


Sunday Tribune

[Paul]

In the fine old Soviet/Leninist style... assassinations are the order of the day when the ANC finds itself 'embarrassed' by a leader who they cannot easily displace, but who is going to cost the party votes.

On the ground floor these assassinations are simple shootings... in the higher echelons 'car accidents' are the preferred method.

Given this, would you accept a lift from JZ if your car broke down on a country road, late at night?

[A-R]

In the fine old Soviet/Leninist style... assassinations are the order of the day when the ANC finds itself 'embarrassed' by a leader who they cannot easily displace, but who is going to cost the party votes.

On the ground floor these assassinations are simple shootings... in the higher echelons 'car accidents' are the preferred method.

Given this, would you accept a lift from JZ if your car broke down on a country road, late at night?

He does not travel on "country roads" late at night. That's what me and you are financing the fleet of Oryxes for...

Can you imagine the cloud of dust his cavalcade would kick up while negotiating all the potholes on our "country roads"?

[curious george]

http://www.iol.co.za/news/politics/k...d-down-2019506

[diehellislos]

Very interesting threat, keep it going

"Politics have no relation to morals."
~Niccolo Machiavelli

[da_asassin]

Sunday times article this past weekend.
Thumi Madonsela warned by informant that a hit has been placed on her.
A well known gangster was apparently paid R740 000 to do the deed.
And most probably it will made to look like a motor vehicle accident

[Paul]

And most probably it will made to look like a motor vehicle accident

Ek se fokol!