UPDATE: R250 000 reward for info on the murder of Limpopo Mayor

Limpopo police are offering a reward of up to R250 000 for any valuable information that can lead to the arrest and subsequent conviction of the suspects responsible for the murder of the Mayor of Collins Chabane Local Municipality, Moses Maluleke. 

The 56-year-old was gunned down at his home on Thursday, 21 July 2022. His 18-year-old son was also shot and wounded.

REWARD FOR INFO ON MURDER OF LIMPOPO MAYOR 

According to police, information at their  disposal indicates that three armed suspects entered Moses Maluleke’s home at Shikundu village under Saselamani policing area at about 19:00 and demanded money. The suspects then shot the victims and fled the scene.

The Mayor died instantly, while his son sustained injuries and was taken to hospital for medical attention.

Limpopo police spokesperson, Brigadier Motlafela Mojapelo, said Provincial Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe, who visited the scene on the night of the shooting, immediately assembled a task team led by a Senior Officer to probe the incident. Intensive investigations are currently underway.

Mojapelo said anyone with valuable information that can lead to the arrest and subsequent conviction of these perpetrators may contact the Investigating team leaders Brigadier (Dr) Chris Mabasa on 0824690739, Lieutenant Colonel Ndou on 0828072666, Lieutenant Colonel Boshomane 0798945501 and/or Sergeant Khosa on 0736169888. Alternatively, crime stop number 0860010111 or the nearest Police Station or MySAPSApp. 

“Callers may opt to remain anonymous and any information received will be treated with strict confidentiality,” Mojapelo said.

MALULEKE DESCRIBED AS AN EXEMPLARY LEADER

The ANC in Limpopo described Maluleke as an exemplary leader with dedication and discipline.

Spokesperson Jimmy Mathole Mashaka says the party is saddened and disturbed by the “heinous” killing of Maluleke.

“This killing is very barbaric and senseless. However, we are confident in our South African law enforcement agencies that the perpetrators of this heinous criminal conduct will be brought to book and must be severely punished,” he said.

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