R150,000 reward offered in brutal murder case of Rustenburg attorney
The South African Police Service (SAPS) has announced a R150,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for the murder of 41-year-old attorney Zanele Precious Nkosi.
The prominent lawyer, who served as chairperson of the North West Black Lawyers Association, was gunned down on March 29, 2023, outside her office at 167 Klopper Street in Rustenburg.
According to SAPS spokesperson Colonel Adéle Myburgh, Nkosi was ambushed around 4h30 PM as she left her workplace in her black Mercedes-Benz.
The assailants fired multiple shots, striking her in the upper body and head, in what Myburgh described as a “brutal and calculated” attack.
Despite efforts to save her, Nkosi succumbed to her injuries at the scene. The motive for the killing remains unknown, and no suspects have been apprehended.
The police are urging the public to come forward with any information that could crack the case. Tips can be shared with Rustenburg SAPS at (014) 590 4115 or (014) 590 4116, or anonymously via Crime Stop at 08600 10111.