The family of the Umkhonto Wesizwe Party member who was shot and killed in Dube Hostel wants those responsible for his death to be arrested.
Thokozani Nzuza from Nancefield Hostel in Johannesburg was shot and killed after the MKP had a recruitment programme in Dube Hostel on Sunday.
According to the Chairperson of the MKP in Dube Hostel Nobuhle Ndlovu blamed the Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) for Nzuza’s death.
“We blame the IFP for Thokozani’s because they made sure that they intimidated us when we were running our recruitment programme in Dube Hostel. They are ones who came and hurled insults towards our members telling us that Dube Hostel was for the IFP only. They even told us that lives will be lost and after we were done with our programme they started shooting at us.
“Two more people were rushed into local clinics after they shot by IFP members. Unfortunately Thokozani did not make it. They followed him on foot where they shot him while he was walking back to Nancefield Hostel where he was staying,” he said.
On Monday the MKP released a statement noting the tragic incident that occurred at Dube Hostel in Soweto on the afternoon of November 23rd, 2025 during an MK Party recruitment campaign drive.
“Two members, a male and female, were shot and rushed to the hospital. The members received treatment at Bara Hospital, one was discharged at around 8pm, while the other remains in critical condition, fighting for his life at the same hospital. Tragically,the third member was shot multiple times and passed away at the scene. The shooting took place as Nzuza was returning from taking the injured to the hospital and opening a case at the Meadowlands police station,” the statement reads.
The incident is now under investigation, with both attempted murder and murder cases opened at Meadowlands police station.
“The MK Party extends its deepest condolences to the family of Nzuza and support to the families of the injured members. The Party is cooperating with authorities to ensure a thorough investigation and justice is served. As the MK Party, we unequivocally state that there will be no “no-go zones” in Gauteng, or anywhere else in the country.
“We will not yield to acts of political intolerance and intimidation. The MK Party will formally report these acts of violence and intimidation to both the South African Police Services (SAPS) and the Electoral Commission. Our country has endured a long and painful journey from the days of political violence in trains, hostels and communities; we refuse to allow a return to that era at the hands of individuals who disregard democracy. The MKP further callednon all their members and supporters to refrain from responding to this cowardly violence with retaliation against members of other political parties.
“Ours is a peaceful revolution dedicated to the complete liberation of black people, in particular. Our mission is to free even those who oppose us from mental bondage and lead society toward genuine freedom, equality and the restoration of dignity for all. Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available. The MK Party appreciates the efforts of the police and medical personnel responding to the incident,” the statement reads.
Gauteng Saps spokesperson Colonel Dimakatso Hello confirmed the incident.
” A case of attempted murder was opened on 23 November 2026 opened on for further investigation. The complainant alleges that, they were conducting a recruitment drive at Dube Hostel when they saw two people arguing. As she approached them, she heard gunshots and saw one man falling down who since been admitted in hospital with gunshot The injuries. The circumstances of the shooting is subject to police investigations and no one is arrested as yet,” she said.