IN CONVERSATION WITH MARTHA NGOYE
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The civil society organisation Defend Our Democracy has expressed
shock and outrage following the killing of Ms. Martha Rantsofu, Acting
Accountant at the Emfuleni Local Municipality.
Ms. Rantsofu was shot and killed in broad daylight in Vanderbijlpark
while waiting for her vehicle to be repaired. The nature of the attack,
described as execution-style, has raised serious concerns about the
safety of public servants and the broader implications for governance
and accountability.
While the motive for the killing remains unknown, the incident has
been widely condemned as an attack not only on an individual but
also on the principles of justice, transparency, and democratic
governance.
The case has been taken over by the Political Killings Task Team,
which has been tasked with investigating politically linked and targeted
killings. Calls have been made for swift action to identify and
prosecute those responsible.
The incident has further highlighted ongoing concerns around the
safety of whistleblowers, municipal officials, and individuals involved in
exposing corruption and maladministration. Civil society organisations
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have stressed the importance of strengthening protections for those
working in the public interest.
Defend Our Democracy has also expressed solidarity with the family,
colleagues, and the Emfuleni community, emphasising the need for
accountability and justice. The organisation has called for collective
action to address violence, corruption, and impunity, and to safeguard
democratic institutions.
shock and outrage following the killing of Ms. Martha Rantsofu, Acting
Accountant at the Emfuleni Local Municipality.
Ms. Rantsofu was shot and killed in broad daylight in Vanderbijlpark
while waiting for her vehicle to be repaired. The nature of the attack,
described as execution-style, has raised serious concerns about the
safety of public servants and the broader implications for governance
and accountability.
While the motive for the killing remains unknown, the incident has
been widely condemned as an attack not only on an individual but
also on the principles of justice, transparency, and democratic
governance.
The case has been taken over by the Political Killings Task Team,
which has been tasked with investigating politically linked and targeted
killings. Calls have been made for swift action to identify and
prosecute those responsible.
The incident has further highlighted ongoing concerns around the
safety of whistleblowers, municipal officials, and individuals involved in
exposing corruption and maladministration. Civil society organisations
09:35
have stressed the importance of strengthening protections for those
working in the public interest.
Defend Our Democracy has also expressed solidarity with the family,
colleagues, and the Emfuleni community, emphasising the need for
accountability and justice. The organisation has called for collective
action to address violence, corruption, and impunity, and to safeguard
democratic institutions.
