Kaya 959 Point of View with Phemelo Motene

Gang Violence in Westbury and surrounds

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Residents in Westbury and surrounds stormed the Sophiatown police station following yet another fatal shooting in the area. The latest victim was a pharmacy owner Faizel McKenzie in nearby Newclare who was gunned down in the store last week. His death comes in the wake of three shootings in Eldorado Park and another in Westbury in the past few days in what is believed to be a hot spot in the ongoing feud between the Varadors and Fast Gun gangs. An 18 year old survived a recent shooting in Eldorado Park. Phemelo speaks Kaya News reporter, Tunicia Philips and Eldorado Park Community Activist, Charis Pretorious.
25 Mar 2024 4PM English South Africa Education · Careers

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