By Cde Bafuze
ANC Regional Spokesperson and Head: DCIP
The African National Congress Greater Tshwane Region is dismayed at the devastating news of the fatal
shooting of Thabang Masemola, the now late Ward Councillor of Ward 10 in Mamelodi.
The news of his vile and inhumane attack broke yesterday (08 July 2025) afternoon.
Cllr Masemola was ambushed by
unknown assailants yesterday afternoon in Mamelodi.
It is quite disturbing that the spate of killings of Councillors is not receding at a quick enough pace, and it is getting more worrisome because many of
these cases are never resolved with no successful arrests and convictions made.
The ANC Greater Tshwane Region implores law enforcement agencies to investigate all the killings of Councillors by bloodthirsty killers.
This killing opens up old wounds of other Councillors who fell to the
barrel of a gun, Councillor Siphiwe Montlha of Ward 37 in Soshanguve, Councillor Esther Motumane of
Ward 19 in Winterveldt and Councillor Tshepo Motaung of Ward 22 in Mabopane.
The lack of arrests in and successful prosecution of the perpetrators seems to have emboldened killers to kill even more Councillors.
This far no further!
We share our heartfelt sympathies and condolences with the Masemola family, the membership of the ANC and whole community of Ward 10.
The leadership of the ANC in the Region will communicate any developments towards the burial of our beloved comrade after interacting with his family.
All ANC members in the region are requested to respect the family’s grief by not posting any pictures or video
clips of the unfortunate incident and give them support during their time of bereavement.
May the spirit of Cllr Thabang Masemola rest in eternal peace.