Minister Thembi Simelane condemns shooting of Advocate Coreth Naudé
20 July 2024
The Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Ms. Thembi Simelane, has called on all sectors of society to unite in ending the prevalence of violence in our communities.
Minister Simelane’s appeal follows the cowardly shooting of Advocate Coreth Naude in Durban this week, an act characterised as a direct assault to the principles of justice and the authority of the state. Advocate Naude was reportedly shot by two assailants as she arrived at a Durban hotel and is now fighting for her dear life in hospital.
“The scourge of violence continues to cast a dark shadow over our nation, and I wish to reiterate the call for all sectors of society to join hands to bring it to an end,” said Minister Simelane.
Minister Simelane emphasised that the assailants of Advocate Naude are members of the same communities we live in, and it is only through the assistance of these communities and stakeholders that her assailants can be swiftly brought to justice.