Kaya 959 Point of View with Phemelo Motene

Diepsloot crime fighters fearful after gruesome murders

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The recent killing of a Diepsloot safety and security patroller has led community
leaders in the area to believe that criminals were targeting crime fighters. These
were sentiments from community leaders after the killing of Abel Sithole, who was
shot while patrolling in his car with a colleague in Extension 13 on Sunday. He was
one of four people who were killed in separate shooting incidents in the area over the
weekend. Diepsloot community leader, Loyiso Toyiya speaks to Phemelo about the
recent murders in the area.
17 Jan 2024 3PM English South Africa Education · Careers

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