Collins Chabane Local Municipality mayor in Limpopo has been shot dead.
56-year-old Moses 'Big Moss' Maluleke was shot and killed on Thursday evening at his home, and his 18-year-old son was wounded.
According to cops’ spokeswoman Colonel Athlenda Mathe, three unknown suspects entered the mayor’s home in Saselamani village at 19:00 where they demanded money from the deceased mayor and his son.
“When the pair could not comply with the suspects' instructions, they were allegedly shot at by the trio. The mayor succumbed to his injuries on scene and his son survived,” Mathe said in a statement.
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The son was transported to a nearby hospital where he is receiving further medical care.
A case of murder and attempted murder has been opened, cops have since launched a manhunt for the group of suspects.
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Mathe urged the public who know or may have witnessed what transpired are encouraged to report to the Saselamani Police station or call the Crime Stop Hotline number on 0860010111 to assist in police investigations.
