Flats schools forced to close early because of gang oorloë

THE Western Cape Education Department (WCED) said recent gang violence has led to schools being closed early in the past week.

- BY GENEVIEVE SERRA

On Thursday, 14 August, schools in the jurisdiction of Lotus River and Grassy Park closed their doors earlier after one person was shot and killed and four others wounded including that of a 72-year-old victim.

The WCED spokesperson Bronagh Hammond confirmed that schools were closed following the shooting but asked parents to be mindful of social media alerts.