Mayors Bodyguard in Shooting incident

This is the calibre of persons appointed by the Pietermaritzburg Council and according to acting municipal manager Phil Mashoko the employment of bodyguards is in accordance with employment policies and procedures.“The job requires certain skills, attributes and qualifications, which are all considered during the employment process" Not so long ago another bodyguard or driver of the Mayor was involved in an accident and it was discovered afterwards that he never posessed a licence. Looks like the policies and procedures need to be overhauled by a competent litterate person.

The Witness: "Shooting: Mayor's bodyguard at large"
05 Jan 2009
Thando Mgaga

The bodyguard of Msunduzi Mayor Zanele Hlatshwayo, who is a suspect in the murder of a man in Dambuza on Sunday, is still at large. The bodyguard, Nkosi Ngubane, who was off duty at the time of the incident, is one of three suspects in the alleged shooting of Sibusiso Mahlaba (26). Mahlaba, who was shot in the chest, died at Edendale Hospital. The deceased’s brother, Botsotso Mahlaba, who is a well- known praise singer, said that Ngubane and his brother were friends. Botsotso said his brother was driving on the main road in Dambuza when he met Ngubane, who was travelling with two other people. He said his brother stopped to chat with the bodyguard and his friends, and alleges that his brother was shot after he asked about the other men’s sexual escapades. “He [the bodyguard] fled the scene, but returned a few minutes later. He took my brother to Edendale [Hospital], where he was declared dead after an operation on his chest,” said Botsotso.Police spokesman Superintendent Henry Budhram said that after being shot, the deceased lost control of his vehicle, which veered into a fence. Budhram said further investigations have established that the shooter “playfully” produced a firearm and while pointing it in the direction of Mahlaba, a shot went off, hitting Mahlaba. “At this stage, police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting and the two remaining occupants [of the car] are still at large, one of which is believed to be a bodyguard attached to the mayor. “Attempts to arrest the remaining occupants are underway and their arrests are imminent. “Their vehicle has since been impounded,” said Budhram.Sources, who did not want to be named for fear of being victimised, allege that Ngubane is known for his quick temper and for discharging his firearm when involved in arguments and in fights. The sources said they were stunned to discover that the bodyguard is working for the municipality and that ratepayers are enabling him to carry and use a firearm. The sources allege that the bodyguard has “terrorised” kwaPata residents; firing shots at “friends” who disagree with him in discussions. Hlatshwayo said she was not aware of the shooting and will comment once she has obtained all the details of the incident.Asked about screening processes for those hired as bodyguards at the municipality, acting municipal manager Phil Mashoko said the employment of bodyguards is in accordance with employment policies and procedures.“The job requires certain skills, attributes and qualifications, which are all considered during the employment process. Reference checks are done as per the council policy.”thandom@witness.co.za
Comments:

Posted by Sabelo Dube on 06 Jan 2009
Well..Well...WellMaybe the officials needs to describe a word "PROTECTION" before employing the so-called bodyguard although they are useless because instead of protecting they are shooting people. In few months back we had same issue of Minister BM Hadebe's bodyguard shooting innocent people on the High way. My question is for how long are we going to tolerate the abuse of power in this country? To me this is "POWER HARRASSMENT" Again the officials will protect them, and they will be employed again!!!so a word 'POLICY' to the officials does not exist..trust me!!!
Posted by nonhle on 06 Jan 2009
nkosi wont be arrestedi remain convinced that Nkosi wont be arrested! the guys has killed lot of people in KwaPata, Dambuza and KwaMachibisa area during the 1999's. those who are closed to him believe that he is using muti. i was very shocked to learn that he is the bodyguard of the Major.
Posted by Dennis Bailey on 06 Jan 2009
Quick-draw NgubaneDear Mayor: If there was ever a better justification for a GUN FREE South Africa required, your administration has just provided it. That the so called `terrorised' rate payers have sat back and not only allowed this but also allowed you to pay for such anarchy with their rates is indicative of the general maliase into which South African political dialogue has slumped. I entirely agree with you Mayor, we rate payers deserve what we vote for and armed thugs go with the territory of our present political dispensation. And we don't have to look to far north to see where that's headed. It is the very apathy of your rate payers that keeps terrorists in power, the militant armed and Mayors employing bully-boy thugs to bully rate payers into submission. Congratulations for seeing this reality, and seizing the opportunity with such enthusiam. By the way, Merry Christmas, PEACE ON EARTH. Hope you can find some in 2009, between dodging the bullets .... Dennis Bailey PS: I'm writing from Gulu, Uganda where the terrorist Kony is being chased about sweaty bush by the military; he deserves to be caught, fattened chicken that he is, but he won't. There's much more profit in arming peace than there is in disarming war; just as there is much more political mileage in terrorising the poor (rate payer or not)than there is in dialogue. PPS: Get someone to check out your gun wielders street-cred once in a while. It might save a life or two but more importantly will stop embarrasing letters to the press at a time when the electorate might be stirred into reading them. PPPS: I hope you will read this ironically diatribe as a voice of genuine concern too.
Posted by A NON E MOUSE on 06 Jan 2009
BODY GUARDThe meaning of skills attributes and qualifications to the municipality mean DIK,DOM AND DIFFICULT. I hope this fool ends up behind bars for murder and that the Municipality do not pay for his legal fees out of our hard earned taxes. A cigar to you Hlatshwayo for having such an educated stand up pillar of society as your body guard, it is because of foolish bullies like this that you think you are safe.