A former councillor and former deputy mayor of the Nelson Mandela Bay Metro Luxolo Namette was shot dead in Motherwell on Saturday afternoon.
The United Democratic Movement (UDM) says his murder casts a dark shadow over the just concluded election.
The party says Namette’s political journey began in the ranks of the UDM Youth Vanguard where he was a spirited young activist. He served as the chairperson of the Municipal Public Accounts Committee (MPAC) in the Nelson Mandela Bay metro.
#sapsEC [POLICE INVESTIGATE MURDER FOLLOWING DISCOVERY OF BODY IN MOTHERWELL]
The South African Police Service (SAPS) can confirm that the body of a 45-year-old male was found in Umnulu Street, NU9, Motherwell, with a gunshot wound to his head on 07 November 2026 at approximately 15:50.
Suspects and motive are under investigation.
A murder case has been opened and is being investigated by SAPS Motherwell. As this is an active crime scene, further details will be shared in due course. #CrimeStop #MySAPSApp ML
https://t.co/xIHycwjdSx— SA Police Service
(@SAPoliceService) November 7, 2026