BY REGINALD KANYANE
ORKNEY- North West provincial government was dejected after a brutal killing of a young man in a gangsterism fight at Kanana Township in Orkney on Wednesday. Acting provincial government spokesperson, Brian Setswambung said they have learnt with great sadness about the passing on of yet another young person.
“The brutal killing of a young person happened next to Matlhaleng Secondary School. And the atrocity has left learners and teachers who witnessed the incident in a state of shock.
The SAPS confirmed the incident and that a community meeting is being convened in a quest to bring about a lasting intervention on the gangsterism that has reportedly been going on for some time,” Setswambung said.
Premier Supra Mahumapelo has condemned the brutal killing and has urged the gangsters to seize fire in Kanana.
“The current spate of attacks and counter attacks by the warring gangsters will not assist to bring peace. Their actions will only serve to exacerbate tensions in the area. I therefore urge the gangs to stop fighting and allow the community and law enforcement agencies to intervene,” Mahumapelo said.
Mahumapelo has called on the social development and education and sport development departments to intervene. He further added that they need to provide counselling to the learners and teachers at Matlhaleng Secondary School.
Mahumapelo also emphasised that dialogue amongst key stakeholders in the area must be given a chance so that lasting peace is restored.
-TDN
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