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Activist Phakel’umthakathi Ndaba has made explosive allegations, claiming that Somali business owners in Nongoma, KwaZulu-Natal, have allegedly raised R1 million to hire a hitman to assassinate him.

Ndaba made the claims while addressing supporters during a march in Harding on Sunday, where he spoke about what he described as growing tensions surrounding his activism and public statements.

Speaking to the crowd, Ndaba alleged that information had come to his attention indicating that a substantial sum of money had been collected to fund an assassination attempt against him. He claimed the alleged plot was linked to Somali business owners operating in the Nongoma area.

The activist did not publicly present evidence to support the allegations during his address, and the claims have not been independently verified.

His remarks have nevertheless drawn significant attention, particularly given ongoing debates around business competition, community tensions and safety concerns in parts of KwaZulu-Natal. Ndaba has previously been outspoken on issues affecting local economic participation and the role of foreign-owned businesses in rural communities.

The allegations are likely to intensify public discussion and may prompt calls for law enforcement agencies to investigate the claims thoroughly. Security experts often warn that public allegations involving assassination plots should be treated seriously and assessed by the relevant authorities to determine their credibility.

At the time of reporting, there was no official confirmation from police regarding the alleged plot, nor had any arrests or criminal charges been announced in connection with the claims.

Representatives of the Somali business community had also not publicly responded to the allegations. Community leaders have frequently called for disputes involving local and foreign-owned businesses to be resolved through lawful and peaceful means, warning against rhetoric that could increase tensions.

Ndaba told supporters that he would not be intimidated and intended to continue his activism despite what he described as threats to his safety.

The claims made during the Harding march are expected to attract further attention in the coming days, with many awaiting a response from law enforcement authorities and other stakeholders.

For now, the allegations remain unproven, and any investigation by authorities will be crucial in establishing the facts surrounding the purported assassination plot.

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