Times Of Swaziland: MORE CONFIRMED TO HAVE BEEN SHOT DEAD

MORE CONFIRMED TO HAVE BEEN SHOT DEAD
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Delisa Thwala on 07/07/2021 08:53:00


MBABANE – A 20-year-old man of Matsanjeni was allegedly shot and killed by law
enforcers during the protests for political change.
Sifiso Mngomezulu was shot during a protest in Nhlangano. His death was
confirmed by his family and friends. A family member said they were still
shocked by the death of their loved one. He was allegedly shot last  Tuesday
during the day while partaking in the protest. “We are hurting at the killing
of our people by the security forces. It is not right and now we have lost a son
and friend,” said the family member. Another, who was allegedly shot during
the ongoing protests, was Machawe Mhlanga of Hilltop.
Sources said he was shot in broad daylight around Hilltop, allegedly by
soldiers. Mhlanga was part of the protesting people at Mahwalala when he got
shot.
Marshal
A bus rank marshal, who worked closely with Mhlanga, said the deceased was
active in the call for democratic change in the country. “He was for the
struggle and wanted freedom, but he still did not deserve to die like that.
“We have gone to his family to pay our respects and they are still grieving
and hurt,” said the marshall. From the unidentified nine persons on the list
of the deceased people, one Sifiso Sibiya of Nsoko has been identified. Sibiya
was shot in the foot while trying to run away from police officers at Lubulini
during a protest. “The youth should continue fighting and not stop. The police
cannot kill in vain. His blood must speak now,” said a family member during an
interview. So far, this publication has identified 14 people who allegedly died
at the hands of law enforcers.  Each day, we will be giving an updated list of
the deceased persons, where and when they were shot and the next of kin
confirming their demise.