24-06-2025
Gunman who opened fire at ActionSA branch launch faces additional intimidation charge
The gunman who fired shots at an ActionSA branch launch in ward 25 in eThekwini where party leader Herman Mashaba was expected to meet supporters has been charged with intimidation.
This emerged in the Durban magistrate's court on Tuesday when Xolani Morgan Hadebe made his second court appearance for pointing a firearm and discharging a weapon in a built-up area.
Senior prosecutor Calvin Govender said the state was opposed to Hadebe being granted bail due to safety concerns.
Hadebe, who previously said he wanted to represent himself, has now enlisted private legal representative Mafika Dlamini.
Dlamini said they were ready to proceed with the bail application. However, the matter was adjourned to July.
