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Children deserve to be protected from gang violence – Ghaleb Cachalia

Mayoral Candidate says community of Katlehong cannot live in constant fear of their lives, action needs to be taken

Our children deserve to be protected from gang violence

20 May 2016

I extend my most sincere condolences and deepest sympathies to the families of those who were tragically killed in a shootout in front of OR Tambo Secondary School in Katlehong, Ekurhuleni, yesterday. 

Gang violence has no place in our society. That is why I commit to a safer Ekurhuleni, under a DA government after this year’s election.

The community of Katlehong cannot live in constant fear of their lives, and this tragedy stirs me to action.

Gang crime can be stopped with a committed anti-gang unit in the Metro Police. And with technology that monitors gang activity and gunshot activity, we can make out streets safer places. 

The loss of young lives is a tragedy for us, and our Metro should play a more active role in rooting out gangs, criminals and drugs.

My heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families are my promise to work tirelessly for a safer Ekurhuleni.

Issued by Tanya Heydenrych, Senior Media Officer, on behalf of  Ghaleb Cachalia, DA Mayoral Candidate for Ekurhuleni, 20 May 2016