The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) is horrified following confirmation that the brutal murder of a 40-year-old woman in Emfuleni was related to her whistleblowing activities.
A video of the horrific murder of Martha Mani Rantsofu sent shockwaves through social media when it was circulated at the weekend. Many speculated that her assassination was likely linked to her work at the Emfuleni Municipality in the finance department. However, the municipality through its spokesperson denied that she was a whistleblower and called for patience while police investigate.
It has subsequently come to light that Rantsofu had uncovered a corrupt scheme where workers were wiping off household and company municipal account balances in exchange for bribes. In some cases, business accounts were overbilled so the culprits could solicit more bribes from the business owners.
Rantsofu is also reported to have noted that some vehicles were missing from a newly acquired fleet. She had also opened a case of corruption with the Hawks against her colleagues who were implicated in the scheme she uncovered.
It is clear from the video footage that the individuals siphoning off money from the municipality are willing and ready to kill anyone who stands in their way. COSATU conveys its deepest condolences to her family, particularly her daughter who is in matric. We wish them strength at this difficult time.
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