The Gauteng Provincial Government once again commends the South African Police Service for the arrest of two more suspects in connection to the murder of senior health official and corruption fighter, Ms Babita Doekaran on Wednesday, 01 September 2021.
Gauteng Premier, David Makhura says the two arrests bring the total number of arrests to 8, following the arrests that were made on Friday, 27 September 2021.
Premier Makhura says the collaboration of public law enforcement agencies and private security companies has been key in the swift arrests effected by SAPS.
“Whilst 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,” said Makhura.
He added that they are confident that the criminal justice system will ensure that there is swift justice for their departed exemplary and outstanding public servant, Babita Doekaran.
Premier Makhura noted that 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.
“We will not be distracted from our efforts to crackdown on corruption in the province by those who give orders to kill whistle-blowers so that they can continue to loot state resources,” concluded Premier Makhura.
