Cape Town – Police in Limpopo are offering a reward of up to R250 000 for any information that can lead to the arrest and subsequent conviction of the suspects responsible for the murder of Collins Chabane local municipality mayor, Moses Maluleke last week.
Maluleke, 56, was shot and killed by three gunmen who broke into his home in Saselamani village, Polokwane, on Thursday.
His 18-year-old son was also shot and wounded.
“According to information at the police disposal, three armed suspects entered the Mayor’s home at Tshikundo 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,” police spokesperson Brigadier Motlafela Mojapelo said in a statement.
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The Provincial Commissioner of police in Limpopo 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 were currently under way.
“Anyone with valuable information that can lead to the arrest and subsequent conviction of these perpetrators may contact the Investigating team leaders Brigadier (Dr) Mabasa on 082 469 0739, Lieutenant Colonel Ndou on 082 807 2666, Lieutenant Colonel Boshomane 079 894 5501 and/or Sergeant Khosa on 073 616 9888. Alternatively, Crime Stop number 08600 10111 or the nearest Police Station or MySAPS App,” said Mojapelo.
Mojapelo said callers may opt to remain anonymous and any information received would be treated with strict confidentiality.
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.
According to IOL, devastated villagers and those close to Maluleke said they believed his killing was a politically motivated assassination, because of his strict leadership style and locking down of dodgy tenders.
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Compiled by Betha Madhomu
