Sixteen-year-old twin brothers necklaced on East Rand
Three youths have been killed in Etwatwa‚ near Benoni in Gauteng‚ this week. Twin brothers Sabelo and Samkelo Maisela‚ 16‚ were attacked‚ kidnapped and taken to an open field by a large crowd where they were killed. The siblings were severely assaulted and later set alight. The name of the third deceased is not yet known.Gauteng police spokesman Lieutenant Colonel Lungelo Dlamini said three young men have been killed in the area between Sunday and Monday.Dlamini said they have not established if the deceased were gang members.“Police in the area are engaging with members of the community who are accusing gang members for being responsible for crimes in the area.On Saturday‚ community members informed police about a group of young men that had grouped themselves under a bridge. Police responded and seized dangerous weapons form them‚” said Dlamini. - RDM News Wire, Sowetan..
There’s never been a more important time to support independent media.
From World War 1 to present-day cosmopolitan South Africa and beyond, the Sunday Times has been a pillar in covering the stories that matter to you.
For just R80 you can become a premium member (digital access) and support a publication that has played an important political and social role in South Africa for over a century of Sundays. You can cancel anytime.
Already subscribed? Sign in below.
Questions or problems? Email helpdesk@timeslive.co.za or call 0860 52 52 00.