South African authorities have launched an investigation into the killing of Andile Mvuyelwa Somgxada, the Gauteng provincial leader of the anti-immigration movement March and March, who was shot outside his home days after the group’s nationwide protests.
Somgxada was attacked in the driveway of his home in Greenfield, Johannesburg, on July 4, shortly after the movement’s June 30 anti-immigration demonstrations.
He later died in hospital on July 9 from injuries sustained in the attack.
In a statement, the South African Police Service (SAPS) announced the formation of a multidisciplinary team comprising experienced detectives and Crime Intelligence officers to investigate the murder.
“The Acting National Commissioner of the South African Police Service, Lieutenant General Puleng Dimpane, in consultation with the Gauteng Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant General Tommy Mthombeni, has assembled a multidisciplinary team of seasoned detectives and Crime Intelligence officers to lead the investigation into the murder of March and March Gauteng leader, Mr Andile Mvuyelwa Somgxada,” the statement said.
