Bhungu Gwala
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Bhungu Gwala is a South African politician, and leader of a faction of the Abantu Batho Congress.
In 2012, while a councillor for the National Freedom Party, Gwala was accused of murdering Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) supporter Cebisile Shezi. Previously, IFP councillor Themba Xulu was arrested for attempting to burn down Gwala's house. While out on bail, Xulu was shot and killed. IFP supporters converged on Gwala's home, and Shezi was shot. Following an affidavit in which a security guard claimed that he and Gwala's son, Celimpilo, fired several rounds at the group of IFP supporters.[1] Gwala, two of his sons, and the security guard. were charged with murder. All charges were dismissed against Gwala.[1][2]