Activists sound alarm over deadly wave of shootings
Two men were killed and a third wounded in a Wallacedene shooting, prompting a community activist to call for better communication between police and local safety structures.
Activists in Kraaifontein are raising concerns over a surge in gun violence, demanding better communication and cooperation from the police. On Saturday afternoon, three individuals were shot in Dlali Street, Wallacedene, with two men dying from head wounds. A third victim, aged 30, sustained a gunshot to the hand and was admitted to a hospital.
Kraaifontein police are investigating two murders and an attempted murder, though the motive remains unclear. Provincial police spokesperson Constable Ndakhe Gwala confirmed the incident and stated that the police are probing the circumstances. However, Gavin Riddles, deputy chairperson of Kraaifontein Community Police Forum, warns that the killings are part of a larger issue.
Over the past week, about ten people have lost their lives to gun violence in the area, despite the presence of the army. Riddles accuses the SAPS of failing to keep community structures informed about incidents. He emphasizes the need for unity to make Kraaifontein safer, condemning the senseless acts of violence and urging the community to unite against the escalating violence.
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