Diepsloot Shutdown

2022 - 4 - 6

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Diepsloot shutdown: Residents demand more police as murders soar (Independent Online)

Residents in Diepsloot in Johannesburg have reportedly embarked on a two day shutdown over the high crime rate, but police say protests have not yet ...

Online reports suggest residents in the area are protesting to put an end to crime and violence that has ravaged the area. Video footage emerged online showing residents burning tyres and other rubble to block off a road. Speaking during a live broadcast on Wednesday morning, Muridili said residents have met with police in the area, asking for more police visibility and police resources in Diepsloot.

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Diepsloot residents shut down streets with burning tyres following ... (News24)

Gauteng Community Safety MEC Faith Mazibuko is expected to visit Diepsloot in Johannesburg amid protests in the area after four people were murdered.

Her spokesperson, Pinkie Numa, said the MEC wanted to understand the community's concerns and escalate issues to the minister. It's even impossible to get through," said the resident. She said they also wanted more police visibility and law enforcement to step in.

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Diepsloot Shutdown 2022: South Africans Fight Foreigners (Get India News)

Talking at the time of the live broadcast on Wednesday morning, Muridili stated residents have met with cops in the area, asking for more police visibility and ...

The video views numerous fires burning in a line along a street on Tuesday night. The murder rate in Diepsloot is a hot topic of discussion for residents in the area. Whilst the protest action has not started yet, as per Johannesburg cops mouthpiece Brenda Muridili, cops have marshaled extra units to the area to attempt and contain the protest.

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