Soshanguve murders leave community members hopeless
He has told Eyewitness News that he was personally targeted for being part of the patrolling team.
Bereaved family members react to Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi's visit to the Marry Me informal settlement in Soshanguve on 23 March 2025 where five community patrollers lost there lives on 22 March 2025. Picture: Thandoluhle Ngcobo/EWN
JOHANNESBURG - A community member form the "Marry Me" informal settlement says he has little hope for a change in the crime in the area.
He has told Eyewitness News that he was personally targeted for being part of the patrolling team.
ALSO READ: Mother of patroller wounded in Soshanguve shooting worried about her condition
On Saturday, the victims were stoned, shot, and set alight after conducting their daily patrols.
Five people were killed, with seven remaining in hospital.
On Tuesday, the Minister of Police, Senzo Mchunu, is visiting the area to get an update on the investigation of the crime.
The community member said he is worried about the state of the crime in the area.
“The crime in this area is very high. They steal all kinds of things. The other time they stole shacks of people and their clothes, and the community formed a patrolling group to try and put an end to this.”
Premier Panyaza Lesufi has also arrived at the Soshanguve Police Station to join the briefing on the police investigation. Following this meeting, the officials will be visiting the families of the victims to inform them of the progress of the investigation. @Jay_Mbatha pic.twitter.com/A2XZQ1CKKu
— EWN Reporter (@ewnreporter) March 25, 2025