Living in Fear: ‘Who can we trust?’ Prosecutors say little has changed since colleague Tracy Brown’s murder
More than a year after prosecutor Tracy Brown was murdered, her former colleagues say their safety concerns remain unresolved. The Department of Justice says security has been strengthened, but prosecutors are still worried about their safety.
Prosecutors in Nelson Mandela Bay are still grappling with safety concerns following the murder of their colleague Tracy Brown in July 2025. Despite Department of Justice claims that security has been strengthened, former colleagues of Brown say their safety remains unresolved. Brown and her New Brighton colleagues had frequently discussed safety concerns, including threats and corrupt court orderlies, within a WhatsApp group.
However, these concerns were repeatedly dismissed by superiors. With Brown's murder seemingly linked to her ongoing work, prosecutors now fear for their lives both inside and outside the courthouse. Despite the Department of Justice and police asserting that necessary steps have been taken to improve security, former colleagues remain unconvinced, stating that little has changed in the last 15 months.
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