A suspect has been arrested in connection with the brutal murder of Lebogang Mafa, a dedicated member of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) in Tshwane.
Story Summary:
- Lebogang Mafa, an EFF member in Tshwane, was shot and killed in her home in Soshanguve.
- The suspect entered her home and shot her in front of her son.
- A suspect has been arrested in connection with the murder, believed to be related to a dispute over an RDP house.
Suspect arrested in butal murder of Tshwane EFF member
Mafa was tragically shot and killed at her home in Extension 7, Soshanguve, last week, in an incident that has deeply shaken her community.
After a brief court appearance, the matter was postponed to allow for legal registration and other bail formalities to be completed.
Contrary to some reports, bail was not denied, but rather deferred as the legal process unfolds.
The suspect remains in custody until the next court date is set.
Mafa, who was known for her active role in the EFF and her commitment to her community, was killed in front of her son when an unknown assailant entered her home and shot her, on Saturday, 31 August 2024.
The motive behind the murder is believed to be linked to an ongoing dispute over a family RDP house.
The EFF Tshwane regional Chairperson, Obakeng Ramabodu, expressed the party’s grief and sorrow over the loss of Mafa, stating:
“Her unwavering commitment to the EFF and her active role as a Defender of the Revolution (DOR) demonstrated her dedication to creating a society where justice and equality prevail.”
The suspect is currently in custody, and investigations are ongoing as police work to uncover the full details surrounding the tragic incident.
