Music rights activist Owen Ndlovu killed in South Africa — TimesLIVE
Music rights activist and presenter Owen Ndlovu was abducted and killed in Katlehong, South Africa. According to police, on Tuesday evening he was waiting for his wife near a church in his Ford Raptor when three unknown men, one of whom was reportedly armed, pushed the woman aside and forced Ndlovu to drive away in the vehicle. TimesLIVE reports this.
The vehicle was later found abandoned in Walkerville, while Ndlovu's body was found near a road. The family said he had been shot, and a bag was found several metres from the body. Police are conducting an autopsy to determine the cause of death.
The investigation continues
The case is being investigated by the Germiston Trio unit, police spokesperson Colonel Dimakatso Nevuhulwi said. According to her, investigative actions are ongoing, but she did not disclose details.
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Artists United chair, EFF MP and Trompies member Eugene Mthethwa, who was Ndlovu's friend, said residents allegedly found a sealed bag behind an electrical cabinet several metres from the body. According to him, it contained documents related to the South African music rights organisation Samro. Music and talent consultant Vusi Leeuw urged people not to make assumptions about those involved until the police investigation is completed.
Disputes with Samro
Ndlovu's company ORM provided services to Samro until March last year, after which the organisation terminated the contract. This was accompanied by court proceedings. Samro CEO Annabell Lebethe obtained an interim protection order against Ndlovu, citing, among other things, alleged harassment and a firearm incident. The Johannesburg Magistrate's Court dismissed the order on 17 July this year.
Recently, Ndlovu, for his part, initiated a harassment case concerning Lebethe. In a statement, Samro acknowledged the disputes and court proceedings with Ndlovu, condemned the violence and called on law enforcement authorities to fully investigate his death. Lebethe did not respond to TimesLIVE's emails, although receipt of the inquiries was confirmed.
