Man Named in South Africa's Police Corruption Probe Found Dead

A South African Man Named in Police Corruption Probe Dies

A man named in a major police corruption probe in South Africa has died after reportedly shooting himself at a petrol station. Wiandre Pretorius, 41, was questioned and his firearms were confiscated following the death of witness Marius van der Merwe last year.

Four individuals connected to the 2022 murder of Emmanuel Mbense have now died, raising concerns about a possible syndicate eliminating those involved in the case. Police are investigating Pretorius's apparent suicide and reviewing CCTV footage from the petrol station where he was found dead.

Pretorius had earlier claimed he survived an assassination attempt, adding to the speculation surrounding his death.