President Cyril Ramaphosa saddened by shooting of Nathaniel Julius
28 August 2020
President Cyril Ramaphosa offers his sincere condolences to the family of Nathaniel Julius and the broader community of Eldorado Park, Johannesburg, following the alleged shooting by a police officer of the teenager with disability.
The President says the violent death of any young person is a matter of concern.
“My thoughts and prayers are with the family and neighbours of Nathaniel who has, as a 16-year-old, been deprived of a future and whose tragic death has given rise to anger and unrest in a community that deserves better.”
The President says that while communities have a right to express dissent, anger should not spill over into action that could worsen the trauma already experienced by citizens.