Acting National Commissioner Orders Maximum Resources to Trace Killers of Mahikeng Crime Activist

By Brigadier Athlenda Mathe
SAPS Spokesperson

The Acting National Commissioner of the South African Police Service (SAPS), Lieutenant General Puleng Dimpane, has directed the North West Acting Provincial Commissioner, Major General Ryno Naidoo, to ensure maximum resources are deployed to hunt down the killers of vocal Mahikeng born crime activist and traditional healer, Mr Thato Molosankwe.

According to North West police, Mr Molosankwe was shot and killed after he was attacked at his home in Lomanyaneng village, Mahikeng, in the early hours of this morning. He sustained multiple gunshot wounds.

Lieutenant General Dimpane has strongly condemned the brutal murder and assured the community that no stone will be left unturned until those responsible are found and brought to book.

Mr Molosankwe has been described by local police as a community-minded individual who played an important role in assisting police efforts aimed at fighting crime and corruption as well as strengthening relations between the SAPS and communities.

The Provincial Murder and Robbery Unit has taken over investigations into the matter.

Police are appealing to anyone with information that may assist investigations to contact the Crime Stop number on 08600 10111 or provide anonymous tip-offs via the MySAPS App.