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Alleged Gqeberha hitman appears in court over councillor killing

Lufunolwethu Nyodi appeared in New Brighton Magistrate’s Court on charges linked to the murder of ANC councillor Sicelo Mleve.
WHO: Lufunolwethu Nyodi; Eastern Cape Police Commissioner Lieutenant-General Vuyisile Ncata
WHAT: Nyodi made his first court appearance on charges including murder, armed robbery and possession of firearms; police said the killing may have been politically motivated and more arrests are expected.
WHEN: Jul 3, 2026 at 11:41 AM ET
WHERE: New Brighton Magistrate’s Court, Gqeberha, South Africa
WHY: The charges relate to the alleged involvement in the murder of Nelson Mandela Bay ANC councillor Sicelo Mleve.

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