One suspect was killed, and three others apprehended following an alleged rape and violent robbery incident that left three children dead and others injured in Zone 5, Diepkloof, on December 10.

According to unconfirmed community reports, a suspected gang vandalised a Toyota Quantum before attacking and robbing young people who were attending a street bash in the area.

It is further alleged that a young woman was dragged to the sports grounds near Diepkloof Square, where she was reportedly raped and had one of her eyes gouged out.

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The suspects allegedly fled when confronted by young men from the community.

Four of the suspected gang members were caught and assaulted by the angry crowd, resulting in one being fatally injured.

In a video published on social media, Ward 26 Clr Sithembiso Mashinini confirmed that three children have died and dozens more were injured following the incident at yesterday’s event in Zone 5.

He urged parents to guide their children and ensure they do not attend unsafe gatherings, especially those meant for adults.

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Mashinini urged event organisers to ensure their events are properly approved by the JMPD, noting that approved events come with security measures that help prevent incidents of this nature.

He cautioned that unapproved events place the community at risk and may be shut down by authorities.

Soweto Urban has reached out to SAPS for official comment; however, no response has been received at the time of publication.

More details will be published as soon as additional information becomes available.