City of Ekurhuleni auditor shot and killed

JOHANNESBURG - A senior auditor in the City of Ekurhuleni has been shot and killed, sparking questions about the motive behind the attack.

The city’s head of forensic audits, Mpho Mafole, was gunned down on the R23 highway in Kempton Park on Monday.

Although the reason for the shooting remains unclear, police have launched a murder investigation.

Police spokesperson Dimakatso Nevhuhulwi: "According to information received, the victim was driving on R23 road when he was shot by unknown suspect(s). The motive of the shooting is unknown at this stage and police investigations continue."