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PKTT takes over murder case of slain Emfuleni accountant

Sowetan · · 584 words · By Jeanette Chabalala
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What to know about PKTT takes over murder case of slain Emfuleni accountant

The family of the Emfuleni local municipality official whose killing was captured on a CCTV camera and went viral on social media says the political killings task team (PKTT) has taken over the murder case.

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What happened

The family of the Emfuleni local municipality official whose killing was captured on a CCTV camera and went viral on social media says the political killings task team (PKTT) has taken over the murder case.

Why it matters

Martha Mani Rantsofu, an acting accountant at the municipality, was gunned down on March 30 in Vanderbijlpark.

Common ground

The family said members of the PKTT visited their home on Sunday and informed them they were taking over the case.

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“The family of the Emfuleni local municipality official whose killing was captured on a CCTV camera and went viral on social media says the political killings task team (PKTT) has taken over the murder case.”
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“Martha Mani Rantsofu, an acting accountant at the municipality, was gunned down on March 30 in Vanderbijlpark.”
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“She was buried on Saturday.”
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“The family said members of the PKTT visited their home on Sunday and informed them they were taking over the case.”
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“Gauteng police would not immediately confirm why the PKTT was investigating the case and said the motive for her murder is still unknown.”
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“A video circulating online captured 39-year-old Rantsofu’s last moments.”
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“Her killer approaches her, shoots her, and as she falls, he pumps more bullets into her head at close range and then flees the scene.”
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“Rantsofu worked as a senior clerk at the municipality’s revenue collection department and was recently promoted to acting accountant.”
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“The family said before her death, Rantsofu had been involved in a legal battle with a property developer.”
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“She was an applicant in the matter, which, according to the family, was set down for trial on April 9.”
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“Tsotang said he received a call just after 7pm on the day of the murder to go to a fast food outlet in Vanderbiljpark.”
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“Gauteng police spokesperson Col Dimakatso Nevhuhulwi said Rantsofu was at a local tyre shop waiting for a puncture to be fixed when an unknown man fired several shots at her before fleeing the scene.”
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“In June, she was due to graduate with an honours degree in public relations from Unisa.”
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“Rantsofu is survived by her daughter, who is in grade 12, her mother and five siblings.”
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