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Joburg EFF leader shot dead during service delivery protest

It's understood Moshe Mphahlele was shot in the crossfire as police were dispersing the crowd, which had been protesting over the occupation of flats.

Joburg EFF leader shot dead during service delivery protest

Moshe Mphahlele, who was the EFF’s deputy secretary in Johannesburg, and a councillor in the city. Picture: Facebook

JOHANNESBURG - An Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) regional leader has been shot dead in Alexandra during a service delivery protest. 

It's understood Moshe Mphahlele was shot in the crossfire as police were dispersing the crowd, which had been protesting over the occupation of flats in Bramley. 

Mphahlele was the EFF’s deputy secretary in Johannesburg, and a councillor in the city.

Updates to follow as more information is made available.