Cosa said that it believed Maupa’s death was politically motivated.
“His murder was politically motivated as he received death threats shortly after calling for decisive measures to be taken against his political seniors implicated in the VBS scandal. Cosa vehemently denounces any kind of prejudice and criminal activity based on political affiliation. We will not allow cowardly acts committed by faceless thugs to derail us from our efforts to stamp out corruption,” said Mosoana.
They called on police to speedily make arrests.
“We also invite the ANC leadership to lead the torch in bringing justice to the life of this young, vocal and selfless councillor by firing all its political management team for their direct involvement in the VBS saga.”
Maupa was gunned down on Monday evening. Police spokesperson Brig Motlafela Mojapelo said the councillor had gone to his restaurant around 7.30pm to help his wife lock up. The restaurant is situated at Riba Cross next to the R37 in Burgersfort.
Mojapelo said that after locking up, an unknown man approached their car and opened fire on them. Maupa, 42, died on the scene while his wife, 40, was wounded in the attack.
The motive for the attack is still unknown. A case of murder and attempted murder has been opened. No arrests have yet been made.
A R50,000 reward has since been posted for information that could lead to his killers being found.