Police said the arrests mark a 'turning point' in Gauteng's struggle against political violence, sending a clear message. The Gauteng Political Killings Task Team (PKTT) has made a breakthrough in the fight against politically motivated violence, arresting suspects linked to the murders of ANC councillor Thabang Masemola and EFF member Aaron Makola. The PKTT arrested two suspects – alleged hitman Vusimuzi Champ Gebuza, 41, and a woman accused of helping plan the killing. “We commend the Gauteng Political Killings Task Team for their tireless efforts and assure the families of the victims, as well as the people of Gauteng, that we remain resolute in our fight against violent crime and politically motivated killings.” Mathe said the arrests mark a “turning point” in Gauteng’s struggle against political violence, sending a clear message that “Saps will pursue perpetrators relentlessly and ensure justice for victims of targeted killings.”