It is with deep sorrow and grave concern that we report the brutal assassination of Mr Andrew Shabalala (Sheriff Secunda), a dedicated member of the Sheriffs’ Profession. This tragedy comes in the wake of the recent loss of another colleague, the late Mr Thapelo Mojapelo (Acting Sheriff Giyani), and the attempted assassination of Mr Pramodh Ora (Acting Sheriff Vanderbijlpark) mere months ago. These incidents mark a deeply troubling and escalating trend of targeted violence against Sheriffs in the execution of their lawful duties.
