Police said in a media statement that according to information at their disposal, three armed men entered the mayor’s home at Shikundu village in the Saselamani area and demanded money. The suspects then shot the mayor and his 18-year-old son and fled the scene. The mayor died instantly, while his son sustained injuries and was taken to hospital for medical attention.

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The provincial commissioner of police in Limpopo, Lt Gen Thembi Hadebe, who visited the scene on the night of the shooting, assembled a task team led by a senior officer to probe the incident. An intensive investigation is currently underway.

Anyone with valuable information that can lead to the arrest and subsequent conviction of these perpetrators may contact the investigating team leaders: Brig (Dr) Chris Mabasa on 082 469 0739, Lt Col Ndou on 082 807 2666, Lt Col Boshomane on 079 894 5501 and/or Sgt Khosa on 073 616 9888. Alternatively, the crime stop number 08600 10111 or the nearest police station can be contacted or use the MySAPSApp. Callers may opt to remain anonymous and any information received will be treated with strict confidentiality