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Civic leader murdered Matiso dedicated himself to fighting crime in Witsand
Murphy Roberts The assassination of South Afican National Civics Organisation (Sanco) leader Moses Matiso (32), who was gunned down on Monday 31 March, has left more questions than answers. The social activist was shot and killed while cleaning his churchyard in Witsand. Police spokesperson Capt Lisa Munro confirmed two unknown men entered the premises and start shooting at Moses before fleeing the scene on foot. She said police members responded to a complaint of a shooting at a church and on arrival there found the victim with gunshot wounds to his body. He was declared deceased on the scene by medical personnel, Munro confirmed.
Matiso was elected chairperson of Sanco’s JS Masakala branch in Witsand just under a year ago and was outspoken about crime in the area. The branch said in a statement that he was a dedicated community leader committed to justice and development in his community. “On Monday 31 March 2025 he was brutally shot dead at his church, located on the corner of Mnga and Mnama Street, Witsand, Atlantis. This heinous act is believed to be linked to many criminal syndicates, which have been targeting him ever since he pledged to fight crime in our community.” Wessie van der Westhuizen, Subcouncil 1 manager, said it was a pleasure working with the young, energetic civic leader who, he added, never hesitated to
ask for advice and guidance with projects, and his presence would be sorely missed. Matiso had lashed out at a police imbizo held earlier this year, when he said to police management information about extortion and other crimes had been brought to the local police’s attention, but no response was forthcoming. Just days before his death he told in a public meeting with police that he had reported criminal activities that had taken place in his community, but had not been taken seriously. Reports that the young leader had received death threats could not be confirmed by police. Munro confirmed Matiso’s death was being investigated by the Taxi Crime Unit and no arrests had yet been made.
Sanco leader Moses Matiso (32), was gunned down on Monday 31 March while cutting his churchyard’s grass.
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