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South Africa’s deputy mayor is under investigation for firing a gun into the air at a ceremony, sparking calls for an independent probe.
South Africa’s Western Cape police are investigating Bitou municipality deputy mayor Nokuzola Kolwapi after videos showed her firing a gun into the air during a traditional ceremony in Kwanokuthula, Plettenberg Bay, on December 21, 2025.
The African National Congress has called for an independent probe, citing public safety and the need for officials to uphold the law.
Authorities confirmed the investigation is ongoing, with charges expected related to discharging a firearm in public and reckless endangerment.
No arrests have been made.
The incident has drawn comparisons to former EFF leader Julius Malema’s 2018 conviction for similar conduct.
El vicealcalde de Sudáfrica está siendo investigado por disparar un arma al aire en una ceremonia, lo que provocó llamados a una investigación independiente.