By Levy Masiteng
The Portfolio Committee on Community Safety in the Gauteng Provincial Legislature, chaired by Dr. Bandile Masuku, has condemned the killing of ANC councillor, Thabang Masemola.
Masemola, 36, who was a ward 10 councillor in Mamelodi, was fatally shot in a suspected drive-by shooting in Mamelodi East on Tuesday afternoon.
The motive behind the attack remains unknown, and Gauteng police have launched an investigation into the incident.
“We are deeply outraged by the continued targeting and assassination of public representatives, particularly ward councillors,” said Masuku.
“This senseless killing is yet another tragic incident in a disturbing trend of political violence in Gauteng.”
The Gauteng Provincial Legislature has also announced the cancellation of a commemorative event scheduled for Thursday to honour struggle icon Solomon Mahlangu, in light of the tragic murder of Councillor Thabang Masemola.
The legislature said the decision was taken as a mark of respect and mourning following
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