The Police in Masemola outside Sekhukhune activated a massive manhunt for suspects who allegedly shot and killed one person and injured another at Mahlolaneng village in Ga-Masemola, on Monday, 12 June 2023 at about 20:30.
It is alleged that two unknown suspects armed with firearms went to the victims’ homestead and found the two in the yard. They accused them of stealing goats in the area and subsequently fired several shots at them. A 38-year-old man, Thabang Zachariah Mosehla died on the scene while his nephew sustained serious injuries.
The Police were summoned to the scene and they arrived with the emergency personnel who managed to take the 32-year-old to the local hospital for medical attention. The police opened a case of murder and attempted murder.
The Provincial Commissioner of the South African Police Service in Limpopo Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe condemned the incident and called upon the Task Team to track down the suspects.
Anyone with information that can lead to the arrest of the suspects should contact Lieutenant Colonel Richard Boshomane 079 894 5501, the Station Commander Captain Matipa Mokonyama on 082 040 3242 or Warrant Officer Phaladi Makola on 082 749 2233 or the nearest Police Station. Alternatively, call the Crime Stop number on 08600 10111 or use MySAPS App.
The Police investigations are continuing.
