KWAZULU-NATAL - The killing of councillors in KwaZulu-Natal is again under the spotlight.
This following the murder of ANC councillor Phendukani Mabhida, who served in the Mandeni Local Municipality.
Mabhida and his sister, who is now recovering in hospital, were attacked at his home in Nyoni by two assailants earlier this week.
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Two alleged hitmen have been arrested in connection with the crime.
They appeared in court today and were remanded in custody.
They face charges of conspiracy to commit murder, murder and attempted murder.
eNCA’s Nkosikhona Malinga- Mnisi files the report.