KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thami Ntuli expressed grave concern following a violent shooting in Wentworth that resulted in two fatalities and seven individuals being wounded. He called for a heightened police presence in the area. The provincial leader is collaborating with Police Commissioner Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi to dispatch additional officers and organize a special community meeting focused on combating crime.
The attack occurred on Major Calvert Street, where two assailants in a grey Mazda 3 fired upon a group outside a residence. The victims, who ranged in age from 15 to 22, included a teenager who was killed. Authorities have initiated a search for the suspects and noted that community fears of gang and drug-related violence are intensifying. Premier Ntuli urged public cooperation with law enforcement, emphasizing that information sharing is vital for investigations and preventing future violence.
The attack occurred on Major Calvert Street, where two assailants in a grey Mazda 3 fired upon a group outside a residence. The victims, who ranged in age from 15 to 22, included a teenager who was killed. Authorities have initiated a search for the suspects and noted that community fears of gang and drug-related violence are intensifying. Premier Ntuli urged public cooperation with law enforcement, emphasizing that information sharing is vital for investigations and preventing future violence.
