ANC Councillor faces attempted murder charges after firing shots at a man

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Nelson Mandela Bay ANC Councillor, Lunga Nombexeza set to make second appearance at the Uitenhage Magistrates’ Court today to appoint legal representative.

Nombexeza is facing charges of attempted murder after he allegedly shot at a 42-year-old man this past Saturday.

NPA regional spokesperson Anelisa Ngacakani says that it is alleged that 42-year-old Lukhanyo Mdana was driving down Pityana Street in KwaNobuhle at approximately 11:45pm when Nombexeza approached him on foot and started firing shots at him.

“The motive for the shooting is unclear at this stage.”

“Mdana drove away quickly and approached police who were patrolling nearby in the area. He reported what had allegedly just happened and took them to the house in which Nombexeza had gone to after allegedly firing at him” said Ngcakani.

Police confiscated his firearm after his immediate arrest.

Nombexeza is the Ward 50 councillor and also the SA Communist Party district secretary.