The police have confirmed that Ekurhuleni municipality’s senior auditor, Mpho Mafole, has been shot and killed.
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Police spokesperson Colonel Dimakatso Nevhuhulwi said Mafole was driving along the R23 in Kempton Park when he was killed by unknown suspects. Officers found him lying in his car with gunshot wounds at about 17:55 on Monday. “The motive of the shooting is unknown at this stage and police investigations continue,” she said. A friend, Jambase Tsipa wrote on scial media, “After spending 14 years at the Auditor-General’s office, Mpho Mafole took on a critical role at the City of Ekurhuleni as the Divisional Head of Forensic and Investigation — working to uncover corruption. Yesterday, his life was tragically cut short in an assassination. In South Africa, fighting corruption has become a death sentence.” Another said, “Ward 10 is bleeding… I know, you won’t rest without putting a good fight my brother… I’m shuttered, I’m speechless, I’m broken…”
Mafole was the city’s group divisional head for corporate and forensic audits. The city’s head of communications, Phakamile Mbengashe, pledged that the municipality would do “everything within its power to assist the ongoing investigation”. He said, “We are engaging with the relevant authorities and will provide further updates as soon as new information becomes available. We understand that this news may cause concern among staff. We wish to assure you that the city is committed to ensuring a safe and secure working environment for all employees,” the letter reads. “All necessary security protocols remain in place, and additional support will be made available to staff who may need it during this difficult time.”
Bongi Sikelo 