A shocking revelation has emerged in the ongoing Madlanga Commission inquiry, as Lieutenant-General Dumisani Khumalo testified that the gun allegedly used in the assassination of a local councillor was discovered “sliced like bread” within a municipal facility. The bizarre claim has intensified public outrage and deepened suspicions of institutional cover-ups within local government structures.
According to Khumalo, the disassembled weapon — believed to have been used in the high-profile killing — was found cut into several pieces and concealed in a maintenance storage area belonging to the municipality. He described the discovery as “a deliberate act to destroy critical evidence” meant to shield powerful figures from prosecution.
“This was not a random dismemberment,” Khumalo stated during his testimony. “It was carefully executed, as though someone wanted to erase the gun’s identity completely.” His testimony has reignited debate over the integrity of municipal officials and their possible involvement in organized criminal activities linked to political killings.
Investigators are now reportedly examining how the weapon ended up in municipal custody and who authorized its disposal. Forensic experts have confirmed that the pieces belong to a firearm matching ballistic evidence from the councillor’s murder scene, strengthening Khumalo’s explosive claims.
The revelation has sent shockwaves through the political landscape, with activists demanding accountability and the immediate suspension of implicated municipal staff. As the Madlanga Commission continues its probe, Khumalo’s chilling account paints a picture of corruption so deep that even murder evidence is being “cut to pieces” to protect those in power.
