SARS Advocate Coreth Naudé Targeted in Assassination Attempt in Durban North

In a brazen daylight attack, Coreth Naudé, a lawyer associated with the South African Revenue Services (SARS), was subject to an attempted assassination in Durban North, KwaZulu-Natal. On Thursday afternoon, as Naudé was entering the hotel parking lot close to Gateway shopping centre, two assailants opened fire, striking her three times in critical upper body areas including her neck and face.

Colonel Robert Netshiunda, the spokesperson for the KZN police, has officially confirmed the incident, stating that Durban North police are actively investigating a case of attempted murder. The detailed reports elucidate that Naudé was ambushed at the boom gate, where the gunmen approached and shot at her vehicle. Despite her injuries, Naudé was able to drive to safety and promptly received medical attention at a nearby hospital.

The culprits, described to have fled in a silver or grey Toyota Corolla with cloned registration plates, are still at large. This alarming incident has prompted a rigorous response from SARS, with Commissioner Edward Kieswetter expressing his stern condemnation of the attack and characterizing it as an assault on the integrity of the country's legal system. The gravity of the situation is magnified given Naudé's role in a sensitive tax inquiry involving high-profile business figures.

This sinister attack on an officer of the court amplifies the threats faced by legal professionals who actively participate in upholding justice, especially against influential individuals. Kieswetter’s statement emphasized the commitment of SARS to resist and counteract any forms of intimidation, urging law enforcement to promptly and efficiently seek out the perpetrators responsible for this heinous act. SARS also extended its solidarity towards Advocate Naudé, wishing her a rapid recovery and offering support to her family during these trying times.

The context of the attack emerges amidst Naudé’s involvement in a SARS tax inquiry linked to the notable businesswoman Shauwn Mkhize, her esteemed company, Royal AM Football Club, and various other entities. Such a scenario indicates a potential motive rooted in her professional undertakings, emphasizing the risks legal advocates may face when dealing with contentious and high-stakes matters.

As Naudé's bravery is lauded, the incident has ignited a discourse on the safety of public servants and the peril that comes with confronting powerful adversaries within judicial proceedings. The incident further reinforces the need for rigorous law enforcement protection for individuals engaged in the fight against corruption and fiscal malfeasance.

Satori News Agency remains steadfast in following developments related to Advocate Naudé's attempted assassination, the measures taken to ensure the safety of legal professionals, and the broader implications on the integrity of South Africa's legal and tax enforcement mechanisms.