MPATLANYANE'S DEATH
SHOCKS MANANA
Media Statement
08 January 2010
Mpumalanga Community Safety, Security
and Liaison MEC, Ms. Sibongile Manana
has expressed shock at the senseless
killing of Mr Sammy Mpatlanyane this
morning (Friday, 8 January 2010).
Manana, while condemning this barbaric
act of cowardice, is calling on the
police to ensure that they bring the
culprits to book so that they could face
the full extent of the law. She has also
called on anyone with information that
could assist the police in their
investigations to come forward.
Mpatlanyane died from bullet wounds
sustained while being shot at this
morning at his house in Stonehenge in
Nelspruit.
Mpatlanyane was a Head of Communications
for the Mpumalanga Department of
Culture, Sports and Recreation.
Meanwhile, Manana sends her condolences
to the Mpatlanyane family, friends and
his colleagues in the provincial
government.
She said his death came at a time when
the province is preparing for the FIFA
2010 World Cup and his communication
skills will be missed especially as he
has been instrumental in ensuring that
awareness among the people is generated
about the forthcoming soccer spectacle
in their province.
Issued by Mpumalanga Department of
Community Safety, Security and Liaison
Enquiries: Joseph Mabuza
Tel: 013 766 4055
Cell: 082 678 1450
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