# Who Can We Trust? Prosecutors Fear Safety

> Prosecutors say safety concerns remain unresolved over a year after Tracy Brown's murder.
- Title: Who Can We Trust? Prosecutors Fear Safety · Daily Maverick
- Summary: Prosecutors say safety concerns remain unresolved over a year after Tracy Brown's murder. Prosecutors report ongoing safety risks despite security claims…
- Keywords: tracy brown, new brighton magistrates court, prosecutors, safety concerns, nelson mandela bay, mumamoloko kubayi, hawks, corruption, murder, court orderlies, news, politics
- Source: Daily Maverick — https://dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-10-11-who-can-we-trust-prosecutors-say-little-has-changed-since-colleague-tracy-browns-murder
- Author: Riaan Marais
- Published: 2026-10-11T23:31:04+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: tracy brown, new brighton magistrates court, prosecutors, safety concerns, nelson mandela bay, mumamoloko kubayi, hawks, corruption, murder, court orderlies, news, politics
## Tracy Brown Murdered
More than a year after prosecutor Tracy Brown was murdered, her former colleagues say safety concerns remain unresolved.

> Please just make sure, when you take my morgue pictures, that I look good.
## Security Claims
Department of Justice says security has been strengthened but prosecutors remain uneasy about safety.
## Safety Concerns
Prosecutors report threats, corrupt court orderlies, and unsafe court conditions.
## Brown's Premonition
Brown warned colleagues her death would be linked to a case she was working on.
## Murder Details
Brown was killed on 31 July 2025 outside her home in Young Park by men allegedly linked to Buhle Mbini.
## Prosecutors' Recusal
A prosecutor recused himself from a case after receiving threatening messages.
## Kubayi's Promise
Justice Minister Kubayi pledged urgent attention to security and infrastructure at New Brighton court.

> Here we do not have cctvs, we do not have digital cameras, and we don’t even have personnel physically
## Security Measures
Department claims enhanced CCTV, access control, and security screening at courts.
## Police Response
Police say allegations of corrupt court orderlies were unsubstantiated with no formal investigation.
## Current Status
Men accused of Brown's murder are due back in court later this month for trial.
## Ongoing Threats
Prosecutors report regular threats, including threatening messages and physical intimidation.
## No Progress
More than a year has passed with little change in safety conditions for prosecutors.
## Key takeaway

Prosecutors report ongoing safety risks despite security claims after Tracy Brown was killed in July 2025.