Councillor Gunned Down Outside Tuck Shop in Mamelodi

By Warrant Officer Marinda Austin
Tshwane District Communication Coordinator

COUNCILLOR GUNNED DOWN OUTSIDE TUCK SHOP IN MAMELODI.

TUESDAY 2025-07-08 AT 13:30 AT EVERGREEN GD TUCK SHOP MALAPANA STREET (MAIN ROAD) STOFFELPARK MAMELODI EAST.

VICTIM MR THABANG MASEMOLA WARD 10 COUNCILLOR MAMELODI EAST.

The victim had recently purchased a new vehicle and expressed a desire to show it to his companion and to take it for a test drive.

While driving they decided to buy food and subsequently stopped at Malapana street to speak with another friend.

During their conversation, an unknown male wearing a jacket with a hoodie approached the victim, produced a firearm, and without any warning, pointed it at the victim and fired several shots.

Following the shooting the suspect got into a vehicle and fled the scene in an unknown direction.

Emergency services were summoned, and upon arrival, the victim was assessed and subsequently declared dead at the scene.

The police closely will follow all leads as part of the ongoing investigation.

All actions are being taken, and that every step is aimed at ensuring a fair and just outcome.

The South African Police Service reaffirm their commitment to conducting this investigation with integrity and diligence, every effort is being made to uphold the rule of law and ensure that justice is served.