The Ahmed Kathrada Foundation says the arrest of seven suspects for the murder of Gauteng health official Babita Deokaran sends a strong message “that mafia-like operations aimed at eliminating corruption fighters will not be tolerated”.
Thapelo Morebudi
The Ahmed Kathrada Foundation has welcomed the arrest of seven suspects in the murder case of Gauteng health official Babita DeokaranThe foundation’s executive director, Neeshan Balton, said it was “crucial that those who may have ordered Deokaran’s killing — irrespective of who they are or what power they may wield — are brought to book”.
“We must however, ask about all the other cases of slain whistle-blowers. Many of these have not received sufficient public attention. How many cases have simply ‘faded away’ with families left without any justice?” “We were pleased that Gauteng premier David Makhura could join us for Deokaran’s vigil, and that he has been vocal on the need for justice and accountability.