South Hills says no more violence during prayer walk
The residents took a stand to say they are done burying their children and family members.
The community of South Hills and Ward 57 came together for a prayer walk on March 21.
The community has in the past few years seen an increase in the crime rates, which meant lots of residents leaving the area, fearing their safety.
Councillor for Ward 57 Faeeza Chame said: “The reason this walk has been organised is as a form of protest. Crime in the area has also risen to the point that residents are scared of becoming targets of shoot-outs between rival gangs in the area. We have on multiple occasions approached SAPS to request help but unfortunately, criminals are often released without justice being served.”
The walk started at the South Rand Recreational Centre, where a coffin was loaded on top of one of the vehicles to symbolise the children and people who have been killed in the community due to the ongoing violence.
Rev Marlon Steyn, a pastor in the community, said: “We got the idea for the walk a few weeks ago when we had enough of the shootings in the community. We will only be able to overcome everything through prayer. We don’t expect everyone to walk the whole journey. Some will also be able to join in their cars.”
The residents took a stand to say they are done burying their children and family members.
