Amnesty International South Africa and the Ahmed Kathrada Foundation have raised their concerns about the murder of Babita Deokaran.

Deokaran was a senior Gauteng Health Department Finance official who was a witness in a scandal.

The scandal involved personal protective equipment.

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The 53-year-old mother was shot dead earlier this week shortly after she dropped her child off at school.

Director of the Ahmed Kathrada Foundation Neeshan Balton believes that the murderers had waited for Deokaran outside her house.

Balton, according toEWN, visited Deokaran’s house and saw her car covered in bullet holes.

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Foundations in South Africa have come together to take a stand against the murder of whistleblower Babita Deokaran. Image: Babita DeokaranSource: Facebook

Deokaran’s funeral will be held on Thursday, 26 August, in KwaZulu-Natal.

According toDaily Maverick, police believe that her murder was most likely a hit.

Kganyago stated that Deokaran had assisted with many investigations in the past.

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Source: Briefly News

Reeshni ChettyReeshni Chetty is a senior current affairs reporter.

Reeshni has a passion for breaking the stigma surrounding mental health issues.