- Zenzele Benedict Sithole, a City of Joburg forensic investigator, was assassinated in a drive-by shooting.
- The incident occurred at an intersection on Booysens Road in the inner city.
- Sithole was found with multiple gunshot wounds inside his vehicle, which crashed into a wall.
- Police found dozens of active forensic case dockets in his car.
Zenzele Benedict Sithole, a member of the City of Joburg’s group forensic unit, was killed in a drive-by shooting on Thursday at an intersection on Booysens Road in the inner city.
Zenzele Benedict Sithole murder: Here’s everything we know
Sithole, who was known for his fearless approach to tackling corruption cases, was found with multiple gunshot wounds inside his red VW Citi Golf by police officers.
The vehicle had crashed into a wall following the shooting, and paramedics declared him dead at the scene.
According to sources, the 55-year-old Sithole was shot five times while in his car.
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CCTV footage obtained by News24 revealed that a lone gunman, who had been lying in wait, walked up to Sithole’s car and fired multiple shots.
It is suspected that Sithole was followed, with spotters communicating his location to the assassin.
The attack, which lasted only seconds, left Sithole slumped over his steering wheel.
The motive behind the assassination is believed to be connected to Sithole’s work as a corruption investigator for the City of Joburg.
Sources indicated that Sithole had taken on high-profile graft cases that others avoided, likely placing a target on his back.
In his car, police found dozens of dockets related to active forensic cases involving the City of Joburg, further suggesting that his work might have been the reason for his assassination.
Sithole was a dedicated investigator, known for his commitment to uncovering corruption.
His death has sent shockwaves through the City of Joburg and raised concerns about the safety of those who work to expose corruption.
As the investigation into his murder continues, police are yet to make any arrests.
