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Thamsanqa Twala in the dock on 29 October 2014. Picture: Thando Kubheka/EWN.

Boy 4 dies while being dragged by car

Reiger Park community threatens to take law into their own hands

By Thando Kubheka

The community say they’re tired of being tormented by criminals in their own community.

  • Two children arrive at the launch of the 'Enough is Enough' campaign for crime awareness which was launched in Reiger Park on 23 August 2014. Picture: Reinart Toerien/EWN

    Reiger Park tired of living in fear

    Community members launched a campaign to prevent crime and violence in the community.

    2870 days ago
  • The mother of little Taegrin Morris, who was dragged to death by hijackers a month, ago addressing the crowd gathered for the Enough is Enough campaign in Reiger Park. Picture: Thando Kubheka/EWN

    Reiger Park: Enough is Enough

    Govt, Reiger Park residents & the SAPS launched a campaign against crime on Saturday.

    2871 days ago
  • ReigerPark residents trickling in at a local stadium to support the 'Enough is Enough' campaign against crime in the community. Picture: Thando Kubheka/EWN

    Child murders: Reiger Park takes a stand

    The ‘Enough is Enough’ campaign follows the deaths of toddlers Taegrin Morris & Curburne van Wyk.

    2872 days ago
  • Four-year-old Curburne van Wyk went missing last week in Reiger Park. Picture: Supplied.

    Reiger Park residents vow vengeance

    Curburne van Wyk's father earlier confirmed that the body he viewed this afternoon is that of his son.

    2884 days ago
  • Westbury residents vent their anger at the father of a man arrested for allegedly shooting three-year-old Luke Tibbets. Taken: 4 August 2014. Picture: Vumani Mkhize/EWN

    Child shooting: Suspect to appear in court

    3-year-old Luke Tibbetts was shot during a gang crossfire in Westbury, Johannesburg.

    2890 days ago
  • A photograph of Taegrin Morris is strung to a fence outside his home for a march in memory of the boy who was killed in a tragic hijacking, 25 July 2014. Picture: Dineo Bendile/EWN.

    'Taegrin Morris's death must bring change'

    David Makhura says the little boy's death should bring hope, peace & change to Reiger Park.

    2899 days ago
  • A photograph of Taegrin Morris is strung to a fence outside his home for a march in memory of the boy who was killed in a tragic hijacking, 25 July 2014. Picture: Dineo Bendile/EWN.

    Taegrin Morris laid to rest

    The four-year-old was buried in Reiger Park today after being dragged to his death by hijackers.

    2900 days ago
  • Four-year-old Taegrin Morris was killed after being dragged behind his parent's hijacked vehicle in Reiger Park, Boksburg, on 19 July 2014. Picture: Supplied.

    Taegrin Morris to be buried today

    The Reiger Park community has pledged its support to Taegrin Morris’s family ahead of his funeral.

    2900 days ago
  • A photograph of Taegrin Morris is strung to a fence outside his home for a march in memory of the boy who was killed in a tragic hijacking, 25 July 2014. Picture: Dineo Bendile/EWN.

    ‘Black Friday’: Taegrin Morris remembered

    Reiger Park residents marched the route along which the four-year-old was dragged by hijackers.

    2901 days ago
  • Four-year-old Taegrin Morris was killed after being dragged behind his parent's hijacked vehicle in Reiger Park, Boksburg, on 19 July 2014.

    Last respects for Taegrin Morris

    Thousands of mourners packed a local community hall to pay their last respects.

    2901 days ago
  • Taegrin Morris was killed after being dragged from his mother's car which was hijacked. Picture: Twitter.

    Phiyega: SA must fight crime together

    Police commissioner Riah Phiyega says South Africans cannot cede control to criminals.

    2902 days ago
  • Four-year-old Taegrin Morris was killed after being dragged behind his parent's hijacked vehicle in Reiger Park, Boksburg, on 19 July 2014. Picture: Supplied.

    Reiger Park hijacking: Mother to identify culprits

    Taegrin Morris's family believe they know one of the hijackers who dragged the child for several kilometres.

    2904 days ago
  • Taegrin Morris, pictured here as a toddler, was killed on Saturday 19 July after being dragged from his mother's hijacked car. He was four-years-old. Picture: Twitter.

    Reiger Park family want killers to suffer

    Taegrin Morris died after being dragged behind a hijacked car on 19 July.

    2905 days ago
  • Four-year-old Taegrin Morris was killed after being dragged behind his parents’ hijacked vehicle in Reiger Park, Boksburg, on 19 July 2014. Picture: Supplied.

    Man questioned over Reiger Park hijacking

    An unidentified man has been taken in for questioning but has not been named as a suspect.

    2905 days ago
  • A four-year-old boy has been killed after being dragged by his parent's hijacked vehicle in Reiger Park, Boksburg. Picture: Supplied.

    Makhura wants justice for Reiger Park boy

    The four-year-old was killed after being dragged by his parent's hijacked vehicle.

    2905 days ago
  • A four-year-old boy was killed after being dragged from his mother's car which was hijacked. Picture: Supplied.

    Mother's horror as child dragged to death

    A four-year-old boy was killed after being dragged from his mother's car which was hijacked.

    2905 days ago
  • A four-year-old boy has been killed after being dragged by his parent's hijacked vehicle in Reiger Park, Boksburg. Picture: EWN.

    Boy (4) dragged to death

    The child was killed while being dragged by his parent's hijacked vehicle.

    2906 days ago
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