EWN Feb 05
Ramaphosa calls for enhanced witness protection after Boksburg assassination attempt
ewn.co.za/2026/02/05/ramaphosa-calls-for-enhanced-witness-protection-after-boksburg-assassination-attempt
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Ramaphosa Urges Stronger Protection for Key WitnessesSixteen bullets were recovered after an attack on a witness linked to a 2022 murder inquiry in Boksburg.
- President Ramaphosa highlighted the need to better secure witnesses in sensitive cases and keep their identities confidential.
- Wiandre Pretorius’s vehicle was shot at in Boksburg with at least sixteen bullets found at the scene.
- Pretorius is under investigation related to a 2022 murder case currently before the Madlanga Commission.
- Following the attack, Pretorius was relocated to a secret safe location as police continue their investigation.
Witnesses in high-profile cases should not be identifiable and must be better secured.— President Cyril Ramaphosa emphasizes the need for enhanced protection for witnesses in high-profile cases.
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