Cape Town – The Municipal Mayor of the Collins Chabane local municipality in Limpopo, Moses “Big-Moss” Maluleke, was reportedly shot and killed by three gunmen who broke into his home in Saselamani village, Polokwane, on Thursday.
According to Times Live, the incident happened at 19:00. The gunmen entered Maluleke’s home and demanded money from him and his 18-year-old son.
“When the pair could not comply with the suspects’ instructions, they were allegedly shot at by the trio,” the report quoted police spokesperson Colonel Athlenda Mathe as saying.
Maluleke died at the scene, while his son survived and was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment.
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An IOL report said that police had since activated a 72-hour action plan to locate the three suspects.
A murder and attempted murder case had also been opened.
Maluleke had been an ANC member for a long time.
He was elected mayor in December 2018 and collaborated closely with the late Minister of Public Administration and Services, Collins Chabane, said the report.
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Compiled by Sinothando Siyolo
