Zuko Komisa

A wave of fear and grief has gripped the “Marry Me” informal settlement in Soshanguve following a horrific attack on community patrollers, which has now claimed a sixth life.
The patrollers, who volunteered to safeguard their neighborhood, were ambushed by five suspected criminals in the early hours of Saturday morning. The brutal assault, involving stoning, shooting, and burning, has left the community in shock and mourning.
Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi confirmed that four other patrollers remain hospitalised, fighting for their lives.
BREAKING NEWS: A 6th community patroller from Marry Me Informal Settlement in Soshanguve has died following an attack by 5 suspected criminals on Saturday morning.
— Kaya News (@KayaNews) March 25, 2025
Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi says 4 remain in hospital.#KayaNews #Soshanguve NPM pic.twitter.com/37fdL06p2d
Police Minister Senzo Mchunu, who visited the victims’ families, announced the arrest of one suspect, an undocumented Zimbabwean national, in connection with the murders.
BREAKING NEWS: [WATCH]: Police Minister Senzo Mchunu says one person has been arrested in connection with the murders of 5 community patrollers at Marry Me Informal Settlement in Soshanguve.
— Kaya News (@KayaNews) March 25, 2025
Mchunu says the arrested suspect is a Zimbabwean National.#KayaNews #Soshanguve NPM pic.twitter.com/GNNesYkn5V
The murders have prompted heightened calls for increased police presence and community protection. Minister Mchunu’s visit underscores the seriousness of the situation, and the police are under pressure to bring the remaining suspects to justice and restore a sense of safety to the traumatised community.
The incident also brings into sharp focus the vulnerabilities of informal settlements and the need for urgent interventions to address crime and security concerns
Point of View with Phemelo Motene spoke to Gauteng Premier Spokesperson, Sizwe Pamla and local councilor Tshepo Malefane.
Listen to the full conversation here:
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