Regional Court prosecutor Tracy Brown was shot and killed outside her home in Gqeberha, in the presence of her partner and child.
The incident occurred on Thursday, 31 July, in what authorities have described as an assassination-style attack.
The motive for the killing remains unclear.
NPA CALLS FOR JUSTICE FOLLOWING BROWN’S DEATH
The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has strongly condemned the murder, calling it an attack on the rule of law. In a statement, the NPA described the killing of prosecutors as deeply disturbing.
NPA National Spokesperson, Mthunzi Mhaga, said prosecutors have a deep commitment to serving the people, often at great personal risk.
“To target those who dedicate their lives to upholding the law is to strike at the heart of our constitutional democracy. We will not be deterred in our resolve to deliver on our mandate to ensure justice for the people of our country,” Mhaga added.
MINISTER MMAMOLOKO KUBAYI CALLS FOR MORE SECURITY
Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Mmamoloko Kubayi, condemned the murder and called for urgent measures to protect NPA staff. She also described Brown’s death as “heartbreaking” and the act as “barbaric.”
“These protections must be reinforced and better coordinated with other security cluster stakeholders to ensure that our prosecutors can carry out their duties without fear for their lives,” the Minister said.
She further urged the public to come forward with any information that could assist law enforcement in their investigation.
“The death of a prosecutor is one too many,” Minister Kubayi added.
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