GAUTENG. – Lawyer Nadine Meintjes and a man were shot dead on Monday, two November in a double shooting incident at the Klipspruit West exit in Johannesburg. The two victims were in a Toyota Urban Cruiser when they were shot by unknown attackers.
Lt. Col. Isaac Mudau, police spokesperson, told Nuusflits that police found a Toyota Urban Cruiser at the exit with bullet holes in the driver's door upon their arrival. A woman, identified as the driver, and a man in the front passenger seat were both declared dead at the scene by emergency services. Police are investigating two counts of murder. No one has been arrested yet.
Spangenberg Attorneys identified Nadine Meintjes as the female victim and paid tribute to her. The firm said she was a former university classmate and colleague in the legal profession. The firm expressed its condolences to her family, friends and colleagues and said no lawyer should have to fear for their life while practicing the profession.
Read the statement below:
MEDIA STATEMENT
In Memoriam: Nadine Meintjes
Spangenberg Attorneys Inc. wishes to express its sincere condolences following the tragic passing of Nadine Meintjes.
Nadine was a former fellow university student and a colleague within the legal fraternity. Although she was not employed by or affiliated with Spangenberg Attorneys Inc., we acknowledge the connection we shared through our university years and the broader legal profession.
Her tragic passing is a painful reminder that no person, and particularly no member of the legal profession, should have to fear for their life while pursuing their profession and contributing to society.
We extend our heartfelt condolences to her family, friends, colleagues and all those whose lives she touched.
May her loved ones find strength and comfort during this incredibly difficult time.
This article is an automatic English translation of a Nuusflits article originally published in Afrikaans. Read the Afrikaans original.
