South Africa: Musician Manqoba Ntombela Shot Dead Outside His Heidelberg Home
By SA News
Founder of the iconic music group Woza Afrika, Manqoba Ntombela, has been shot dead outside his Ratanda home in Heidelberg, Gauteng.
According to the Ratanda South African Police Service (SAPS), Ntombela was shot multiple times while sitting in his car outside his house on Friday evening.
Ntombela, known for the hit song “Istokvela”, was also a businessman, educator and community leader.
At the time of his death, he was actively involved in the Mazibuye Kasi Spaza Shops initiative, empowering local business owners.
The motive of the shooting is unknown at this stage and police are investigating the matter.
