source: Daily Sun (South Africa); Citizen (South Africa); Times (South Africa); GroundUp; IOL; EWN
actor1: Unidentified Armed Group (South Africa)
actor2: Civilians (South Africa)
location: Johannesburg - Mondeor
notes: On 23 August 2021, a senior finance official of the Gauteng Department of Health was shot and killed by hitmen outside her house in Johannesburg - Mondeor (City of Johannesburg, Gauteng). The department is under investigation for corruption and fraud in the procurement of personal protective equipment (PPE) for the province and it is believed that her death is related to her role as key witness in the case. 7 suspects were arrested by the police during the week. [women targeted: government officials]