On the 19th January 2022, Cllr Vasco da Gama, Speaker of Council was saddened and heartbroken to hear the news about the level of crime that is escalating in Freedom Park, Ward 24.
This follows a shooting that took place where 7 people were shot and 5 died at the PikitUp dump site at Groot Koppies. Cllr Vasco da Gama joined by MMC: Environment, Infrastructure & Services, Cllr Sun, MMC: Housing, Cllr Mabaso and MMC: Public Safety, Cllr Tembe as well as Ward Councillors from the surrounding wards, which include Ward 17 and 18 and officials on an oversight visit to address the incident that took place a week ago. All Councillors and officials were in shock to come across 5 dead bodies lying around on the Golden Highway, just opposite the BP garage in Freedom Park.
Speaker of Joburg sends his heartfelt condolences to the families and community of Freedom Park in Ward 24.
“I was informed that one of the five victims’ body was found inside a trench with digging tools which suggest that they were shot while digging for copper cable the previous night. This level of violent crime that we see in Joburg is very concerning. I have pleaded with the MMC of Public Safety to work closely with other law enforcement agencies to work closely together to ensure that they improve the safety of our residents,” said Cllr da Gama.
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Issued on behalf of Cllr Vasco da Gama Speaker of Council.
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