A survey by the Institute of Internal Auditors South Africa has revealed that one-in-four Chief Audit Executives working in State Owned Enterprises fear for their lives due to the nature of their job. The institute has called for greater protection for its members following what it calls alarming increases in reports of intimidation, harassment and violence against them. This follows the attempted assassination of SABC's chief audit executive, Thamsanqa Zikode on Friday last week. Zikode was involved in a shoot out outside his home and its believed he was a target because of the corruption cases he has been working on at the public broadcaster.