By Everson Luhanga
- Four armed men shot community leader Vincent Ndima while he sat in his car shortly after midnight in Alexandra.
- Police and residents are calling for justice after another man was killed in a similar attack two weeks ago.
Community leader Vincent Ndima was shot and killed shortly after midnight in Alexandra.
Police say four armed men opened fire on Ndima while he was in his car. He tried to drive away but lost control and crashed into a wall a street away. The attackers followed and fired more shots before running off.
Police found several bullet shells at the scene and believe high-calibre weapons were used.
Ndima’s friend, who was in the car, survived the attack and was taken to hospital.
Ward 116 councillor and City of Johannesburg Chair of Chairs, Adolf Marema, said the killing appeared to be a hit. He urged police to arrest the attackers and bring them to justice.
Ndima, president of the Alexandra Parliament, worked with residents and police to fight crime and gangsterism in local schools. He was also part of the 30 Strong Voices of Alex, a group formed during the 2020 lockdown to help maintain order.
During the 2021 riots, Ndima helped protect local businesses from looting.
Community activist Simon Alaska Sekhitla said he was heartbroken by his friend’s death and could not understand why it happened.
The police have opened a case of murder and attempted murder.
“The South African Police Service is investigating a shooting incident that occurred at 01:10 this morning, 06 October 2025 at the corner of John Brandt Street and 12th Avenue in Alexandra.
“A 40-year-old man was found deceased in his vehicle with multiple gunshot wounds, and a passenger sustained serious injuries, currently receiving medical treatment,” Captain Tintswalo Sibeko wrote in a statement.
Pictured above: The scene where community leader Vincent Ndima was shot dead in Alexandra.
Image source: Supplied
