Tell us What’s on Your Mind: What are your thoughts on the recent spate of murders in Ekurhuleni?

Boksburg residents share their concerns about the recent shootings and the impact of violent crime on families and communities.

2 hours ago

Zamantolo Fakude 1 minute read

A man wearing a white golf tshirt and a red cap — Jacob Monqoai (Vosloorus): It’s shocking. When our kids leave home, we are worried. We try to keep doors locked at all times, especially because of where we live. The people we trust - the cops - are the same people who rape. We as a community, especially fathers, brothers and uncles, need to stand up. We need more places for entertainment, such as choirs and sports. For example, there’s a place called Bus Stop, which was supposed to be a youth centre but is instead a place for cars to spin

Residents express their concerns about the spate of murders and violent crimes in Ekurhuleni, saying the killings have hit close to home, leaving them worried about their loved ones and questioning their safety in their own communities.

A lady wearing a black tshirt a zulu headband — Shirley Mohlaka (Vosloorus): Women are no longer safe. We are not protected. We are abused.

A lady wearing a black hat and a black jacket — Thabisa Jonas (Vosloorus): We do not feel safe. Our government is failing us. I ask my children and sister to stay home, as people are being kidnapped.

A lady with short hair, wearing a black adidas top — Ithabeleng Mokooane (Vosloorus): It makes me scared, especially because I am a single parent and it’s only my daughter, who is in high school, and I am at home.

A man wearing a brown guards shirt — Thabiso Molefe (Witfield): It’s not nice seeing our sisters and children dying like this. It is very painful. It saddens me that other men are capable of doing such things. We need to stand up as a community.

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Tell us What’s on Your Mind: What are your thoughts on the recent spate of murders in Ekurhuleni?

Boksburg residents share their concerns about the recent shootings and the impact of violent crime on families and communities.

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