R100k reward announced against violence

The City of Cape Town is offering a R100 000 reward for information leading to the arrest and prosecution of those responsible for the recent shootings in Mitchell's Plain.

- MARSHA BOTΗΜΑ MARSHA.BOTHMA@ACM. CO.ZA

This after a memorial prayer vigil was held on Wednesday, July 9 at Shekinah Full Gospel Church, where community leaders, safety officials, City officials and residents gathered to honour the victims and call for coordinated action.

Ricardo Mackenzie, Western Cape MEC for Cultural Affairs and Sport, described the community as facing "a sad time" but expressed gratitude to all agencies and volunteers addressing the violence. "Let us work together to find a resolution to this crisis," he said.

Ward 76 councillor Avron Plaatjies said SAPS needed the continued community support to carry out its mandate.

Brigadier Brian Muller, Mitchell's Plain SAPS station commander, said one of the victims had denied being shot by a suspect, illustrating the fear gripping communities.