10 June; 17:50
Provincial spokesperson Colonel Lungelo Dlamini has reportedly confirmed that one of the original members of the Rolex gang, Moses Maleka (37) was shot in Marlboro.
This according to reports that state that Maleka was involved in a spate of housebreakings, robberies and jewellery theft in Sandton.
It is believed he may have been shot by members of a rival gang.
Mandla Mahlangu, Maleka’s childhood friend said he was married with two children and he had just been released from jail. “Who ever had him shot knew he was in Marlboro,” added Mahlangu.
Reports also stated that Maleka was due to appear in court for cases that took place in the Johannesburg North area.
Mahlangu said Maleka’s funeral service will take place at the Marlboro Hall on 13 June.
9 June; 13:17
One of the original members of the Alexandra Rolex gang was allegedly shot dead in Marlboro on 6 June.
This according to Mandla Mahlangu [not his real name], who said he lived on the same street as the deceased, Moses Maleka. “He was my friend and we grew up together on the same street in Alex,” said Mahlangu.
“He was shot in a drive-by outside of Club Neh in Marlboro. Someone called him to come outside of the club and that’s when he was shot.”
Mahlangu said Maleka had just been released from prison when the incident occurred. He was apparently no longer living in Alexandra but lived in Norkem Park on the Eastrand.
“I’m not sure where the funeral will take place, it might be in Alex or in Kempton Park,” said Mahlangu.
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Provincial spokesperson Colonel Lungelo Dlamini said he can only follow up once a case number is presented to him.
“Currently there is no case with the Alexandra police or the Bramley police,” added Dlamini.
This is a developing story and more information will be shared as it becomes available.
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