The facts
The Witness reported that Lastborn Shazi, 45, the MK Party’s Ugu regional organiser, was shot and killed at his home in Mathulini, Mthwalume, on Monday night, 2 November. [1]
IOL reported that party officials confirmed Shazi’s death and identified him as a ward-councillor candidate ahead of the municipal election. [2]
The Witness quoted police as saying the suspects were unknown and the motive remained under investigation. IOL said police had not responded by its filing deadline; neither report established a political or election-related motive. [1][2]
Still unconfirmed
- The suspects and motive remain unknown; the reports do not establish that the killing was connected to the election.
Sources
References support the numbered facts above. Source checks: 3 Nov 2026, 14:43 UTC.
The Witness quotes police and IOL reports party confirmation, while noting it had no police response by filing. The reports establish the killing and the victim’s party role but not motive or an election connection; no political cause is inferred.
- Police probe murder of MK Party organiser in KZN
The Witness · Reporting · 3 Nov 2026
Reports the 45-year-old Ugu organiser was shot at home on Monday night and quotes police saying suspects and motive were unknown and under investigation.
- MK Party organiser allegedly shot dead in KwaZulu-Natal ahead of local elections
IOL / Sunday Tribune · Reporting · 3 Nov 2026
Reports the party confirmed Shazi’s death and described him as a ward-councillor candidate; the party urged against speculation.