ANC raises concern over random mass shootings in SA
This weekend, 18 people were shot dead at a tavern in Wedela, Carltonville, in Gauteng.
The African National Congress (ANC) has expressed serious concerns over a series of random mass shootings that have occurred across South Africa. In the past week alone, 40 people were killed in three separate incidents.
On Saturday, 18 individuals lost their lives when a tavern in Wedela, located in Gauteng’s West Rand, was targeted. Earlier that week, 10 people were killed in Lwandle, a neighborhood in the Western Cape. Just last week, a tragic incident occurred in KwaMakhutha, situated south of Durban, where 12 people, including a pregnant woman, were shot during a party.
ANC Member of Parliament Samuel Moela acknowledged the alarming nature of these events, emphasizing that it is a matter of grave concern. However, he stressed that the responsibility lies not only with the police but also with communities to collaborate with law enforcement in addressing the root causes of these shootings.
Moela highlighted the need for stricter regulations surrounding the circulation of illegal guns in South Africa. He also called for a deeper moral regeneration within the society, stating that divine intervention may be necessary to tackle this issue effectively. Given the gravity of the situation, Moela emphasized that it cannot be resolved by the police alone.
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