Manenberg handyman gunned down while delivering paint
A Manenberg family is left shattered after handyman Siyabulela is shot dead while delivering paint, raising urgent concerns about safety in gang-affected areas.
In a tragic incident on Sunday night, Siyabulela, a 41-year-old handyman, was fatally shot while delivering paint in the gang-ridden Manenberg neighborhood. Multiple gunshots were heard across the community, prompting police to advise residents to remain vigilant. The incident occurred in Morie Close around 6:10pm, with provincial police spokesperson Sergeant Wesley Twigg confirming a murder investigation is underway.
No arrests have been made yet, and the suspect(s) remain at large. Siyabulela, who was an innocent man taking on odd jobs to support his family, was shot in the head and pronounced deceased at the scene. His family, fearful for their safety, are struggling to comprehend the senseless loss of a man who had no involvement in gang activity or criminal behavior.
Police are urging anyone with relevant information to report it to Crime Stop or MySAPS anonymously.
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