The Gauteng Provincial Government once again commends the SAPS for the arrest of two more suspects in connection with the murder of senior health official and corruption fighter Babita Doekaran on September 1.
Before these arrests, seven other suspects were nabbed of which one was set free on August 30 due to lack of evidence.
Premier David Makhura said the collaboration of public law enforcement agencies and private security companies has been key in the swift arrests effected by SAPS.
“While the arrests bring hope, it is only a successful criminal prosecution and conviction of perpetrators of this gruesome and evil deed that justice will be served.
Seven arrested in connection with the murder of health official
“We are confident that our criminal justice system will ensure that there is swift justice for Deokaran, our departed exemplary and outstanding public servant,” Makhura said.
The provincial government remains resolute in its work with the SIU and other state institutions to uncover acts of corruption to ensure that all public funds looted from the state are recovered.
Murder of witness Babita Deokaran shocks the council
“We will not be distracted from our efforts to crack down on corruption in the province by those who give orders to kill whistle-blowers so that they can continue to loot state resources,” Makhura concluded.
