JOHANNESBURG - The family of slain whistleblower Martha Mani-Rantsofu are still waiting for answers.
The case took a dramatic turn with the arrest of Janitha van Reenen.
Van Reenen, a former Emfuleni official appeared briefly in the Vanderbijlpark Magistrates Court. The case was postponed to 29 June for a formal bail application.
The 25-year-old is facing fraud charges linked to a R16 million "ghost fleet" procurement scandal in the municipality. The scandal involves the municipality allegedly paying for 17 vehicles but receiving only 6, one of which has subsequently disappeared without a trace.
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Investigators believe she holds crucial information about the murder Rantsofu. The whistleblower was shot and killed before she could blow the whistle on corruption in the Emfuleni Municipality.
The Ranstsofus say they are hopeful the truth will finally come out.
Teffo Rantsofu, Martha's brother said the family wants to know who ordered the hit.
"It's not easy to us as a family. It is a heavy burden that no one can carry but we are trying to cope even in this difficult situation. Martha's daughter is not coping at all."
Teffo said he was hopeful the police would be able to crack the case.
Martha Ngoye of Defend Our Democracy said they were encouraged that the matter has come to court.
"Even though we understand that there will always be postponements, we are quite encouraged to see that there is traction and we will continue to be there with the family."