News24 | Ruda Landman | Open Letter to Police Minister Firoz Cachalia in Wake of Van Niekerk Murder

An open letter to South Africa’s Minister of Police

Last Friday, Bouwer van Niekerk was shot dead in his own office by people posing as clients. What is South Africa to make of this, Mr Minister? Will a 12-year-old boy ever know who killed his father, and more importantly, who ordered the hit?

News24 | Ruda Landman | Open letter to Police Minister Firoz Cachalia in wake of Van Niekerk murder

After the murder of her godchild Bouwer van Niekerk, TV journalist Ruda Landmanpleads with the new police minister: ‘Please talk to us’

South Africa: Rising Death Toll of SA Corruption-Busters Like Bouwer Van Niekerk Highlights Cost of Accountability

We cannot afford to look away from the assassination of lawyer Bouwer van Niekerk - the latest in what appears to be an escalation of threats and attacks against lawyers, investigators, auditors, whistleblowers and journalists.

Murder of insolvency lawyer Bouwer van Niekerk condemned

Justice and Constitutional Development Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi has condemned the killing of insolvency lawyer, Bouwer van Niekerk. The lawyer was shot at his Johannesburg-based offices on Friday. “The Minister extends her heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of Mr van Niekerk during this difficult time. Mr van Niekerk worked on many matters, and there is no indication yet of what could have led to this crime. “The Minis…

Bad blood: murder, threats and a dead dog

The man at the centre of the suspected scam being investigated by murdered lawyer Bouwer van Niekerk says he too is the target of death threats