Kaya 959 Point of View with Phemelo Motene

Community outraged as spaza shop owner accused of shooting local man

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The community of White City in Soweto is outraged following the assault and shooting of a local man. The victim, 21-year-old Lusanda Ngcobo, had gone to the spaza store to buy a cold drink after knocking off work. The Gauteng South African Police Services (SAPS) confirmed the shooting happened over the past weekend. The community has retaliated by targeting foreign owned spaza shops in the community. Phemelo speaks to Operation Dudula President, Zandile Dabula and Joburg Public Safety MMC Dr Mgcini Tshwaku.
13 Aug 2024 4PM English South Africa Education · Careers

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