Pretoria – Mary, a patrol injured in a deadly confrontation in the unofficial settlement, Soshanguve in Tshwane, died in the hospital.
The death of eight wounded patrols was declared on Sunday (March 23, 2025), the number of patrols killed on the weekend was delivered to five.
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Reports caused a clash resulting in a group of five people and eight injuries on Saturday at 3:00 (March 22, 2025), in the street.
The late gun was found with wounds and their bodies were partially burned.
In addition, Sunday, Gauteng Premier visited Lesufi Soshanguve, and met with families of voluntary patrols killed.
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Premier Panyaza said the witnesses came forward and took the name of some suspects.
He said the police will soon progress in the work.
Meanwhile, political parties, including the African National Congress (ANC), Democratic Union (EFC) and economic freedom fighters (EFC), said they were angry with voluntary patrols.
“ANC,” he said: “In the informal solution to the southern Soshanguve, society security patrols have harmed the serious body in society security patrols.
Anc added: “This terrible atrocity is an indication of the depth of the damage that violates our societies.
“Harauding criminal groups prefer our streets and they became the law.
“Those who intend to fear the hearts and minds of the unofficial settlement of the unofficial settlement of the perpetrators of these terrible criminal offices, southern Soshanguve, but also in the city communities are clear.
ANC demanded the action to restore quiet, law and order in communities.
“We call on the president’s government to reveal all security apparatus against criminals and violent crimes.”
“We want a rapid arrest of the sinners of this heartless crime.
“We are heartfelt condolences and sympathy to the families of the dead community security patrols.
“We also wish the injured community security patrollers to recover quickly.”
Da, the Tshwane Metro Police Department (TMPD) and the South African Police Service (Saps) called for strengthening cooperation to fight crime.
“We cannot allow community members to fill the remaining gaps by the necessary police force,” he said.
“If patrollers target, if this hinders the participation of society, residents of criminals make it easier to terrorize.”
The level of violence, the victims are not only struck, but also the urgent need for measures taken partially burned, exciting and stronger crime.
He also extended the “deepest condolences to the families of society patrols who lost their lives.
“We also wish a full recovery to those injured in this terrible attack,” he said.
“One Gauteng Lidge Provincial Government will ensure that all police departments are equipped with resources needed to ensure community security.
“We will continue to watch this work closely and increase a stronger police effort to restore the law and order of Soshanguve and beyond.”
EFF, “On March 22, 2025, Soshanguve was angry with the unofficial settlement, he said he was angry with the wildly killed in four community patrols.
EF “added:” This is a violent blow to the security and safety of these society activists, a tragic casualties and security of the People of Soshanguve. “
EF, Soshanguve police said he was very worried about the slow and inadequate response to this terrible event.
EFF, Soshanguve said he was agreed and an intensive reaction from both queues and TMPD to fight crime.
“In this difficult time, we stand in full with the families of the deceased and the Soshanguve families,” he said.
“We are heartfelt condolences to families and reaffirm our commitment to fight justice and security for all our communities.”
