Zanele Precious Nkosi now known as the chairperson of the North West Black Lawyers Association that was gunned down in broad daylight in the parking lot of her office in Rustenberg on the 29th of March 2023.
She was 39 years old and leaves behind her 9-year-old daughter.
According to reports, she was walking to her car when two unknown gunmen approached her and opened fire.
Zanele was declared dead on the scene.
As of 18 April 2023, no one has been arrested and the motive is still unknown.
Where’s the official denouncement of the assassination of Zanele Nkosi?
Where’s the all systems go commitment to uncovering her killers and their bosses?— 🇿🇦 Keith 🇿🇦 (@K76167969) April 7, 2023
Prior to this fateful day, she was a prominent figure, advocating for justice, equality, and the rights of black lawyers. She was committed to her career in law.
The case of Zanele has sparked outrage across the nation, particularly within the legal fraternity.
@panafricanbar’s statement on the passing of Ms Zanele Nkosi- an attorney and Chairperson of the Black Lawyers Association – North West Branch. pic.twitter.com/3zR1Ypy0ks
— Pan African Bar Association of South Africa (@panafricanbar) April 4, 2023
The news of her untimely death also made it to the IAPL Monitoring Committee on Attacks on Lawyers.
Eunice Masipa, president of the Law Society of South Africa (LSSA) says of Zanele: “This cowardly act has robbed Ms Nkosi’s family, colleagues, and the country of a fearless woman of strength, committed to make South Africa a better place for all.”
Although there are no public leads at the moment, netizens have taken it upon themselves to theorize the brutal murder:
South Africa is a now Mafia country. Lawyer Zanele Nkosi shot dead outside her office execution style. If you are a threat to thier businesses , investigating, prosecuting them etc, the hit squad takes you out. #SouthAfrica pic.twitter.com/Rl5nt35uqA
— Sibongile Chips Mapungwana (@Wekwa_Mhlanga) April 7, 2023
The killers have to do with the cases she was handling at the time….
— Bhubesi (@Just_Y_2020) April 5, 2023
Once again, a conversation about gender-based violence has been sparked, with many front-running activist initiatives like @KeepTheEnergy and Women for Change advocating for #justiceforZanele.
Despite decades of activism from women’s rights organizations as well as growing awareness and action from Member States, the available evidence shows that progress in stopping such violence has been deeply inadequate. 😕
So sorry for your loss💜#justiceforzanele #sayhername
— Girl Boss SA (@GirlBossSA) April 6, 2023
It is believed that authorities are actively investigating the case.
If you have any information about the murder of Zanele Precious Nkosi, please contact Rustenburg SAPS at (014) 590 4115 or (014) 590 4116 or the Crime Stop number at 08600 10111. You can also send information via the MYSAPSAPP. All information received will be treated as confidential, and callers may opt to remain anonymous.
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