DA MP gets R500 bail for attempted murder Citizen reporter Mlindi Nhanha. Picture: Screenshot Mlindi Nhanha is accused of shooting at his brother-in-law on Sunday after he intervened when Nhanha allegedly assaulted his wife, Vatiswa Nhanha. A Democratic Alliance (DA) MP in the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) has appeared in the Alice Magistrate’s Court for attempted murder. Mlindi Nhanha is accused of shooting at his brother-in-law, Mxolisi Daniel, on Sunday 3am in Dyamala, after Daniel intervened when Nhanha allegedly assaulted his wife, Vatiswa. “It is alleged that he [Nhanha] assaulted her. Vatiswa’s 40-year-old brother, Mxolisi Daniel then allegedly chased him out of the homestead.