Cape Town – Xolani Morgan Hadebe appeared in the Durban Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday after allegedly firing shots at ActionSA members during a branch launch in eThekwini, KwaZulu-Natal this past weekend.
Hadebe, who arrived in a Toyota Quantum, was disarmed by party members and taken to the Sydenham police station. One activist was injured during the altercation.
“A man reportedly fired three shots before being overpowered by attendees, disarmed, and handed over to police in Sydenham,” MDN News reported.
ActionSA ward launch halted after gunfire incident in eThekwini
ActionSA was forced to suspend the launch of its Ward 25 branch in Kennedy Road on Sunday following a shooting incident that disrupted the event.
A man reportedly fired three shots before being overpowered by… pic.twitter.com/vekq9be6b2
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Hadebe faces charges of pointing a firearm and discharging a firearm in a built-up area.
The incident forced the event to be cancelled as members fled in fear.
Hadebe, who was arrested at the scene, represented himself in court and opposed media coverage, but the magistrate allowed photos since there was no need for an identity parade, Times Live reported.
PICTURE: Here is the suspect who shot at ActionSA members over the weekend at Kennedy Road in Durban when they wanted to launch a branch for the party.
His name is Xolani Morgan Hadebe – The News Box pic.twitter.com/m6fC56Sfo6— Sihle Mavuso (@ZANewsFlash) June 17, 2025
He requested bail, saying he has children to care for and works as a school transport driver.
The State opposed bail, revealing that Hadebe has previous convictions dating back to 2015.
The case was postponed to June 24 for a bail application.
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