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TimesLIVE reports that Parliament's co-operative governance and traditional affairs (Cogta) portfolio committee reacted with shock to the news of the assassination of Mpho Mafole, the City of Ekurhuleni’s head of corporate and forensic audits.
The 47-year-old was shot dead on Monday while driving on the R23 in Esselen Park. He was appointed to the position only three months ago. Cogta committee chairperson Zweli Mkhize said: “He brought with him an impressive track record of public service, including 14 years in the office of the auditor-general. He was tasked with uncovering financial irregularities and promoting transparency in the City of Ekurhuleni, one of the country’s largest municipalities. The nature of Mafole’s work underscored the often dangerous responsibilities undertaken by those at the forefront of rooting out corruption in our public institutions.” Mkhize added: “This cowardly and violent act also seeks to intimidate and hinder efforts to build clean and accountable governance, particularly in our municipalities where systemic failures persist.”
- Read the full original of the report in the above regard at TimesLIVE
- Read too, Family seeks answers after Ekurhuleni auditor's murder, at SowetanLive
- And also, Improve protection of anti-corruption officials, whistle-blowers, says Mkhize, at TimesLIVE
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