BLF Councillor Candidate for Ward 6, Joburg, shot by police

Black First Land First (BLF) is appalled by the shooting of Comrade Sibonelo Zuma, the councillor candidate for Ward 6, Orange Farm, City of Joburg.

Comrade Zuma is receiving emergency medical attention after being shot 4 times by Sergeant Mofokeng of the Orange Farm Police Station.

This shooting is part of the ongoing political persecution of Comrade Zuma. Comrade Zuma was previously arrested and denied bail on the eve of the 2019 national elections and released after 2 years, only to be arrested again on bogus charges to prevent him from contesting as a candidate for the Local Government Elections.

We call on the police to stop the persecution of Comrade Zuma now! We shall ensure that the perpetrator is charged and brought to book.

BLF sends warmest wishes for a speedy recovery to Comrade Zuma.

Issued by Black First Land First, National Coordinating Committee (BLF NCC)
11 November 2021

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