Eastern Cape police are investigating the murder of a Mbhashe Municipality councillor [SOUND]

# Eastern Cape Police have launched an investigation following the fatal shooting of Mbhashe Local Municipality councillor, Ernest Fiphaza, in Dutywa. The 63-year-old, who is a candidate for the South African Communist Party, was gunned down at his home. Police spokesperson Nobuntu Gantana says two unknown suspects arrived at the victim’s home and argued with him. She says the argument escalated into a physical altercation, and it is alleged that one of the suspects drew a firearm and fatally shot the victim: