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Two Detained Following Vigilante Justice: Tembisa Residents Stone Alleged Criminals to Death

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January 25, 2024

The police made two arrests in Tembisa. The authorities will present these suspects before the Tembisa Magistrate’s Court. IOL reports that the charges are murder and assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm. The incident unfolded in Rabie Ridge, where enraged community members in Kanana allegedly stoned five people to death. The apprehension of the suspects, aged 38 and 39, occurred on the evening of January 22, following the police’s preliminary investigations and pursuit of leads. Gauteng police spokesperson, Colonel Dimakatso Nevhuhulwi, stressed the ongoing appeal for information, encouraging the public to share any details that could assist the investigation. Anyone with information can contact Crime Stop at 086-001-0111 or anonymously use the MySaps App.

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This week, The Star newspaper recounted a distressing episode of mob justice in Tembisa, Ekurhuleni, resulting in the tragic demise of five individuals. Frustrated by escalating crime, community members took matters into their own hands, accusing the victims of criminal activities. A community leader recognised by The Star elucidated that residents, disillusioned with law enforcement’s ineffectiveness, initiated a door-to-door search for alleged criminals to address the issue. Expressing frustration, the leader conveyed that despite reporting cases to the police, tangible outcomes were scarce. Living in perpetual fear, the community confronted the issue independently, leading to the unfortunate incident. Shocked by the events, family members contested the accusations, with one victim’s uncle asserting that his entrepreneurial nephew did not deserve such a fate. Numerous family members successfully identified their loved ones at the scene.

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