Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia says authorities will leave no stone unturned in the investigation into the killing of North West activist Thato Molwesankwe, who was shot dead at his business premises in Mahikeng this week.
Cachalia was speaking in Pretoria during the release of the latest crime statistics, where he expressed deep sorrow over the killing of the outspoken anti-crime activist.
“I want to take this moment to extend our deepest sympathies to the Molosankwe family following the murder in the North West province of an anti-crime activist and traditional healer, Thato Molosankwe,” he said.
He added that whistleblowers and human rights activists continue to face serious risks in South Africa, including targeted killings linked to their work against crime and corruption.
Cachalia said maximum resources have been deployed to ensure progress in the investigation, and he has engaged with the National Commissioner on the matter.
“We are saddened to have lost an individual who was committed to fighting crime and corruption while working to strengthen relations between communities and the police. Maximum resources have been deployed to solve this heinous crime,” he said.
The acting minister also emphasised the need to strengthen whistleblower protection measures, saying the Cabinet has approved the Protected Disclosures Bill for public comment as part of broader efforts to combat crime and corruption.
He added that improving public safety remains a top government priority, following engagements with communities affected by high levels of crime across the country.