Gauteng Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) Chairperson Bonginkosi Dlamini has described the late MP Khethamabala ‘KP’ Sithole as a dedicated and selfless cadre.

Sithole was gunned down in Katlehong east of Johannesburg last week.

Sithole’s memorial service took place at the Germiston Civic Centre in Ekurhuleni.

Two suspects have appeared in court and the matter was postponed to next week for a bail application.

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Dlamini says they have lost a leader who respected everyone regardless of their status.

Dlamini adds that Sithole was a humble, loyal and dedicated cadre of the IFP.

He emphasises that Sithole joined the IFP in the early 80s and he came to Gauteng and became a member and a leader.

“He was once a leader of the IFP here in Ekurhuleni and he was also a leader of the province as he was n ow the deputy chief whip of the IFP in the National Assembly. He was very dedicated and very humble; he was giving it all to the party. The fact that the DP is coming here tells you that the party is honoring him and values his contribution, that’s why we even had to ask the family that the funeral should take place on Sunday so that the president who is still overseas should also attend to honor him as a dedicated and loyal member of the IFP,” says Dlamini.

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