Members statements by Blessed Gwala, Leader of the Official Opposition in the KwaZulu-Natal Legislature, November 20 2012:
IFP SHOCKED BY THE DEATH OF ITS BLOCK CHAIRMAN IN KWAMASHU
THE Inkatha Freedom Party in Kwa-Zulu Natal has expressed shock at the death of its Ward 40 Block Chairman in KwaMashu.
Sihle Biyela originally from Mtunzini area, under Nkosi Mzimela traditional area was residing in KwaMashu and was a staunch IFP supporter. Biyela was shot and killed late last night. "We are gravely concerned at the increasing violence, whereby we see IFP members being victimised before a By-Election set to take place on the 5th of December 2012. We are calling on the police to protect the community of KwaMashu, we have already had one too many killings and this is totally unacceptable," said Honourable Blessed Gwala, Leader of the Official Opposition in the KZN Legislature.
While it is tough for the IFP to mourn this loss and recover to a functioning level, it is worse for the family. The IFP would like to extend its condolonces to the Biyela family. Biyela and his family especially his uncle who is the IFP Chairperson in KwaMashu have served the party with admired dedication. Biyela will be greatly missed.