Kubayi blasts ‘senseless’ violence after Johannesburg lawyer shot dead

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Johannesburg – Justice and Constitutional Development Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi has condemned the killing of insolvency lawyer Bouwer van Niekerk, who was shot dead at his Johannesburg offices on Friday.

In a statement, the department confirmed that police have launched a full investigation into the attack.

“The Minister extends her heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of Mr van Niekerk during this difficult time. Mr van Niekerk worked on many matters, and there is no indication yet of what could have led to this crime,” the department said.

Kubayi urged law enforcement agencies to expedite their probe.

“The investigation must speedily deal with the perpetrators of this crime and bring them to book, in order to restore faith in our laws and law enforcement officers,” the statement added.

Van Niekerk’s killing came on the same day that a man was fatally shot outside the Athlone Magistrate’s Court, and follows the recent murders of two prosecutors in the Eastern Cape.

“The Minister strongly condemns these senseless acts of violence, particularly attacks directed at members of the legal profession who play a vital role in upholding justice and the rule of law,” the department said.

Kubayi also appealed to the public to assist police with information that could help resolve the cases.

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