RUMOURS OF A HIT LIST CONCERNS MANANA

Media Statement
23 January 2010

Community Safety, Security and Liaison MEC Sibongile Manana is concerned about the rumours that there is a hit list circulating allegedly targeting corruption busters in the Province.

It has been widely reported in the media that the murdered two officials, Jimmy Mohlala and Sammy Mpathlanyane were among the list of names of people who are to be killed for blowing the whistle on corruption.

MEC Manana has so far requested the Provincial Commissioner, Commissioner Thulani Ntobela to set up an investigation into this matter.

“We are unaware of the hit list, and as long as people are not coming out with information to the police, this matter will remain rumours until an official investigation is concluded” Manana said.

Manana is requesting the affected families to remain calm until the investigations have been finalized.

The MEC promises that the police will do everything in their power to make sure that the perpetrators are arrested.

Manana also requests people to come forward if they have information regarding the allegations by calling Capt Leonard Hlati on 082 462 0804.

“The information will assist the police during the investigation to find the root of these allegations” said Manana


Issued by Mpumalanga Department of Community Safety, Security and Liaison

For more information, contact Joseph Mabuza on 013 766 4055 or 082 678 1450