'NORM FOR YEARS'

DA's McKenzie hits out at James following remarks about a smash-and-grab shooting

- THEOLIN TEMBO

THE ward councillor of Bonteheuwel, Angus McKenzie, has lashed out at ActionSA's provincial chairperson, Dereleen James, following her comments questioning if a deadly smash-and-grab in his area is a "new normal".

Smash-and-grabs along Jakes Gerwel Drive have made headlines recently, with an incident on the evening of 1 April that left one suspect dead.

According to McKenzie, a vehicle was attacked and during the incident, one of the suspects was reportedly shot and killed.

A police spokesperson, Sergeant Wesley Twigg, said that Bishop Lavis police are investigating the murder of a 26-year-old man after the shooting incident on the corner of Jakes Gerwel Drive and Jakkalsvlei Avenue, Bonteheuwel.

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