ANC councillor gunned down in Tshwane
Gauteng police are investigating the death of an ANC councillor who was killed in a suspected drive-by shooting in Tshwane on Tuesday.
Thabang Masemola (36), who was a ward 10 councillor in Mamelodi, was gunned down in Mamelodi East.
The motive for the shooting is unknown.
Gauteng police spokesperson Tintswalo Sibeko said no arrests have been made yet.
Tshwane DA Chief Whip Ofentse Madzebatela paid tribute to the slain politician, saying Mamelodi residents are poorer without Masemola.
"Ward councillors are amongst the most selfless public servants, going beyond the call of duty, sacrificing their private and family time to serve the community."
"The DA calls upon law enforcement to act swiftly to bring the perpetrators to book.
"We demand justice for the Masemola family. Not only has a young politician been deprived of a promising career, but his family, council and residents of Mamelodi are poorer for his loss."
Meanwhile, ANC regional spokesperson Bafuze Yabo said they are concerned by the ongoing murders of councillors, many of which remain unsolved.
"This killing opens up old wounds of other councillors who fell to the barrel of a gun. Councillors Siphiwe Montlha of Ward 37 in Soshanguve and Tshepo Motaung of Ward 22 in Mabopane.
"The lack of arrests in these cases seems to have emboldened killers to kill even more councillors."
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