By Newsbreak Producer, Tracy Valaydham - The family of the late ANCYL Secretary General Sindiso Magaqa, has welcomed the arrest of the 55-year-old former municipal manager of the Umzimkhulu Municipality in connection with his 2017 murder. Zweliphansi Sikhosana has appeared briefly in the Umzimkhulu Magistrate Court. He is facing charges of conspiracy to commit murder, murder as well as firearm related charges. Magaqa was wounded in the attack and died in hospital months later. Sikhosana's arrest comes weeks after hitman Sibusiso Ncengwa was sentenced to 25-years imprisonment after pleading guilty. Magaqa's brother, Lwazi, says the family is disappointed that they were not in court during the proceedings. SABC Reporter Fanele Mhlongo has more details .....

<p>By Newsbreak Producer, Tracy Valaydham - The family of the late ANCYL Secretary General Sindiso Magaqa, has welcomed the arrest of the 55-year-old former municipal manager of the Umzimkhulu Municipality in connection with his 2017 murder. Zweliphansi Sikhosana has appeared briefly in the Umzimkhulu Magistrate Court. He is facing charges of conspiracy to commit murder, murder as well as firearm related charges. Magaqa was wounded in the attack and died in hospital months later. Sikhosana's arrest comes weeks after hitman Sibusiso Ncengwa was sentenced to 25-years imprisonment after pleading guilty. Magaqa's brother, Lwazi, says the family is disappointed that they were not in court during the proceedings. SABC Reporter Fanele Mhlongo has more details .....</p>

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