Man named in South Africa's police corruption probe found dead
Summary
A man named Wiandre Pretorius, involved in a corruption investigation in South Africa, was found dead at a petrol station, apparently from a self-inflicted gunshot. The investigation, known as the Madlanga Commission, looks into police corruption and the 2022 murder of a witness. Police are reviewing CCTV footage and investigating connections to a possible crime syndicate.Key Facts
- Wiandre Pretorius was named in a South African police corruption probe.
- He reportedly shot himself at a petrol station near Johannesburg.
- Pretorius had previously survived an alleged assassination attempt.
- His death is related to the ongoing Madlanga Commission inquiry.
- The inquiry investigates the 2022 murder of witness Emmanuel Mbense.
- Of 12 people linked to Mbense's murder, four are now dead.
- Police are examining if the deaths are linked to a crime syndicate.
- CCTV footage is being reviewed to confirm the events around Pretorius's death.
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