Shamila Batohi condemns killing of State prosecutor in KwaZulu-Natal | News24

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A State prosecutor was shot and killed outside of the Umlazi Magistrate's Court in KwaZulu-Natal on Wednesday morning, shortly before finalising a case. | AlexMitchley

A State prosecutor had been shot and killed outside of a court in KZN on Wednesday.

In a statement, the National Prosecuting Authority confirmed that Lonwabo Booi had been murdered outside the court. News24 has asked the NPA what matter Booi was expected to finalise. This information will be added once received. "We need to significantly improve the protection of criminal justice officials, whistleblowers and witnesses in South Africa. The rule of law depends on it. The future of our country depends on it. And we owe to these brave men and women.Director of Public Prosecutions in KwaZulu-Natal, advocate Elaine Zungu, said the killing of Booi was a tragic event that should be taken very seriously by all South Africans.

 

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