A female attorney has been shot dead in broad daylight this morning, Monday in what witnesses describe as a targeted assassination at the corner of Fox and Joubert streets in the Johannesburg CBD.
The incident occurred at around 9am as the victim whose identity has not yet been officially released parked her car in a nearby lot and walked towards the offices of the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA).
Eyewitnesses said a man approached her closely before opening fire.
“She was coming out of her car, heading to CCMA, when the man came close. He shot her in the head three times,” eyewitness told reporters at the scene. Another witness reported hearing four gunshots. The gunman fled on foot across the street to a waiting vehicle and escaped.
Preliminary reports indicate the attorney was handling a labour dispute at the CCMA, possibly involving a mining company and workers over retrenchment pay-outs.
She was described as a familiar face in the area, frequently assisting with cases related to unfair dismissals and unpaid wages.
Police cordoned off the scene for several hours while forensic teams worked. The victim’s body was removed by a forensic pathology vehicle shortly after midday. No arrests have been made and Gauteng police have yet to issue an official statement or confirm the victim’s identity.
The shooting has heightened concerns about the safety of legal professionals near court and CCMA precincts in Johannesburg. Investigations are ongoing.
This is a developing story.
𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁𝘀𝗔𝗽𝗽 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗹 𝗧𝗼 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝗟𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝘀 𝗔𝘀 𝗜𝘁'𝘀 𝗗𝗿𝗼𝗽!
