United Democratic Movement (UDM) councillor Luxolo Namette has been shot and killed in Motherwell, Gqeberha, in the Eastern Cape.
Namette was killed on Saturday afternoon, 7 November 2026. Police said the body of a man was discovered in Umnulu Street, NU9, at approximately 3:50pm with a gunshot wound to the head.
Eastern Cape police spokesperson Brigadier Nobuntu Gantana confirmed that a murder case had been opened at Motherwell police station.
“Suspects and motive are under investigation,” Gantana said.
The UDM has expressed shock over the killing and raised concerns that Namette may have been targeted because of his political activities or responsibilities as a public representative. The party said it would refer the matter to the Political Killings Task Team for specialised attention.
Namette previously served as deputy mayor of Nelson Mandela Bay and chaired the municipality’s Municipal Public Accounts Committee (MPAC).
The motive for the killing has not yet been established, and police investigations are ongoing.
