The murder comes in the wake of the assassination of Johannesburg insolvency attorney Bouwer van Niekerk in September 2025, which underscored the rising toll among South African corruption busters, with lawyers in the firing line.

A lawyer who worked for Sibanye-Stillwater's legal team at its gold operations was shot dead on Monday in the Johannesburg CBD near the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) offices. The victim was working on a labour dispute on behalf of the company.

"She represented us in employee disputes, which often go to the CCMA. I know there was a dispute that she was busy dealing with, but I don't have all of the details," said Sibanye spokesperson James Wellsted.

Wellsted said he could not disclose the name of the victim because of company policy and out of respect for the grieving family.

"Police have launched an investigation following a fatal shooting incident at the corner of Fox and Joubert streets in the Johannesburg CBD on Monday, 23 March 2026. On arrival at the scene, the members found the body of a 35-year-old woman who had sustained gunshot wounds. She was declared dead at the scene," said the South African Police Service.

"Preliminary reports indicate that the deceased was allegedly followed by two unknown suspects who opened fire on her before fleeing the scene on foot. The motive for the attack will form part of investigations. No arrests have...