The body of a missing Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) member has been found in Delmas following an extensive investigation by the Gauteng Political Killings Task Team (GP PKTT).
The victim, 51 year old Aaron Makola, was reported missing after he disappeared in Bronkhorstspruit on 10 July 2026. His vehicle was discovered abandoned the following day, raising concerns about his whereabouts.
The Gauteng Political Killings Task Team officially took over the investigation on 20 July 2026 after engaging with Makola's family and obtaining crucial information relating to his disappearance.
Following days of intensive investigative work, members of the specialised unit traced the case to Delmas on Thursday, 30 July 2026, where Makola's body was discovered in a bush. Preliminary investigations indicate that he had been shot before his body was dumped at the scene.
His family has since positively identified the deceased.
South African Police Service National Spokesperson, Brigadier Athlenda Mathe, said investigators are making significant progress in the case.
"Investigations are at an advanced stage to identify and apprehend those responsible for the murder, including both the perpetrators and any individuals who may have orchestrated the crime," said Mathe.
Police are continuing with their investigation to determine the motive behind the killing while efforts to trace those responsible remain ongoing.
No arrests have been made at this stage. Authorities have appealed for anyone with information that could assist the investigation to come forward as detectives work to bring those responsible to justice.
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