‘Violent’ AmaXhosa headman suspended

The Headman of Tsholora Administrative area, Ngobesilo Njuqwana, has been suspended pending a probe into his assault of two elderly women, which was captured on camera.

The viral video sparked public outrage on Friday.

Dear @SAPoliceService I hope this animal is already in Custody 🙏🏽 pic.twitter.com/Zv12H0oOWy

— The Instigator (@Am_Blujay) January 30, 2025

The Eastern Cape Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta) MEC, Zolile Williams, says he views the video in a serious light and will leave no stone unturned until justice is served for the two elderly women.

The MEC has also thanked the police for their swift action in arresting the 29-year-old.

The Xhosa Kingdom’s Nqadu Great Place has also condemned chief Njuqwana’s behaviour, saying it undermined the AmaXhosa nation.

“Such brutality is not only unethical, but also undermines the very essence of royalty,” says royal house’s spokesperson, chief Bangisizwe Mtoto.

[PRESIDENTIAL VISIT IN PICS]

President @ZungulaVuyo led an ATM delegation to support the victim of Chief Ngobesilo Njuqwana, who violently attacked a woman in Sholorha, Ward 15, in Xhora village (EC), as shown in a violent video circulating on social media. The delegation’s… pic.twitter.com/vqgw74Jcm1

— African Transformation Movement (@ATMovement_SA) February 2, 2025

Njuqwana was arrested not long after the video went viral and is appearing before the Elliotdale Magistrte Court today for assault charges.

The SAPS has urged community members to report all Gender-Based Violence (GBV) cases at police stations near them or call SAPS’ crime-stop hotline. Written by Odirile Rabolao