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The Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta) MEC, Rev Thulasizwe Buthelezi, has joined the institution of traditional leadership in the province in condemning the tragic incidents that occurred in Matimatolo, under the Umvoti Local Municipality, where four women were killed by unknown gunmen last night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This incident affected the Mpungose family, who were attacked in their home by the assailants. This attack follows another report received by the department regarding the murder of Induna Jabulile Joyce Makgosi, who was killed in her home on Saturday evening in Danhausser.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We are deeply saddened by these tragic and senseless acts of violence, which come at a time when the province is still reeling from the murder of seven people from one family at Hlokozi village outside Highflats on the South Coast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All of these attacks occurred in communities under the authority of traditional leaders. We call upon law enforcement agencies to strengthen security measures in these areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe are deeply saddened by these incidents. The senseless murder of these five women, including Induna Makgosi, indicates that something is fundamentally wrong and requires our urgent attention. We therefore call upon law enforcement agencies to leave no stone unturned in their quest to find the perpetrators,\u201d said MEC Buthelezi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Amakhosi of both these communities, Inkosi Mpendulo Cele of Matimatolo and Inkosi Nkosi of Danhausser, have condemned these senseless murders and called for members of the community to come forward with information that will help law enforcement agencies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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