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Another ANC councillor murdered, R50 000 reward out for helpful information
Police seek the public’s help in a bewildering murder case of an ANC councillor.
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Limpopo police have revealed that they have launched a manhunt for the suspect believed to be responsible for the murder of yet another ANC councillor, Thando Maupa.
Maupa, a ward councillor, was shot at outside his restaurant on Monday, 26 November. Police spokesperson, Brigadier Motlafela Mojapelo revealed that Maupa was with his wife when the suspect opened fire on them.
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“The brutal killing took place at the couple’s liquor Restaurant at Ribacross next to the R37 Road. The deceased aged 42, allegedly arrived at this place to assist his wife to close up. After closing, the couple was still in the car when an unknown suspect on foot, suddenly started firing shots at their vehicle,”
Brigadier Mojapelo wrote in a statement.
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Brigadier Mojapelo confirmed that Maupa suffered gunshot wounds and died on the scene. His wife was also struck by the hail of bullets but managed to clutch onto life long enough to be treated for her wounds at a nearby hospital.
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Authorities investigating the case have not been able to find a possible motive for the killing.
“Anyone with information that can lead to the arrest of the suspect(s) is requested to contact Colonel Makhathini Ngele at 082 573 3645, Crime Stop at 08600 10111 or SMS Crime Line 32211 or the nearest police station,”
the police spokesperson added.
Minister of Police, Bheki Cele has prioritised the growing issue of ANC councillors being killed in different parts of the country.
The most recent murder of an ANC ward councillor occurred in Wallacedene, Kraaifontein, where Luyanda Mbele was murdered in cold blood by unidentified suspects.
Cele had announced the launch of a new task team whose mandate was to look into these murders but not much progress has been reported by the minister as yet.
