NUM condemns the brutal killing of a female security officer at the Elijah Barayi Memorial Training Centre (EBMTC) in Midrand

The National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) is highly disturbed and deeply touched by the horrendous killing of a female security officer Nevermind Grace Mngomezulu at the union’s training college, the Elijah Barayi Memorial Training Centre (EBMTC) in Midrand over the weekend.

The NUM together with the EBMTC Board of Trustee condemn such barbaric criminal act alleged to have been committed by Mahlathini Fannie Lebea, Mngomezulu’s colleague.

Both Mngomezulu and Lebea worked for All Is Well Security Company contracted by the EBMTC to look after the security of the institution.

The lifeless body of Mngomezulu was discovered in one of the female change room floors, covered in blood, seemed to have been stabbed to death with a sharp object.

The EBMTC’s video footage showed that the last person who was seen following Mngomezulu to the change rooms was Lebea. Lebea has since run-away and the police are currently looking for him.

“We are extremely saddened by this horrific act of criminality. It seems all was premeditated. After being informed of this unfortunate incident, the EBMTC board members met immediately to discuss and map a way forward and the matter was also reported to the police”, said Lefty Mashego, NUM National Education Structure Secretary.

“We wish to convey our deepest condolences to the late Mngomezulu’s family and her loved ones. By so far, the family has already visited the EBMTC and engagements are ongoing as far as the funeral arrangements are concern”, said Mashego

We also want to assure the NUM members and students that the college is safe as more additional security measures are being put into place.

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