ANCYL calls for justice following Katlehong multiple murder incident

The ANC Youth League (ANCYL) has pledged to mobilize supporters outside a courtroom when the suspect involved in the Katlehong multiple murder incident faces their first court appearance. The suspect is set to appear in Palm Ridge Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday, following a shooting that left four individuals dead and three others injured. The victims, believed to be ANCYL members, were reportedly shot at as they made their way back from a memorial service.

Ekurhuleni ANCYL Chairperson Simphiwe Patose announced the protest plans, stating that the league would visit the police station to assess the status of the case file and the suspect's court appearance date. This demonstration aims to send a message that individuals like the suspect, who engage in such violence, have no place in their communities. Patose emphasized that if society cannot take a stand against such actions, they will persist.

Deputy Police Minister Polly Boshielo confirmed that the shooting has been escalated to the Political Killings Task Team (PKTT). The PKTT will investigate whether the attack was politically motivated. Three additional victims are currently hospitalized, highlighting the severity of the incident.