The DA is shocked and appalled following an assassin-style shooting incident at a donation event in Zakariyya Park today, where school children were gathered to receive school shoes and uniforms from Rand Water.
Regrettably, two victims lost their lives, and Joburg City Council Chief Whip Cllr. Nkosephayo Zungu sustained injuries. Our deepest condolences go out to the families of the deceased, and we wish Cllr. Zungu a swift and full recovery.
While details of the incident are still unknown, the horrifying manner in which the shooting took place is cause for alarm. The fact that such a heinous crime could occur, with young children in the firing line, underscores the alarming rate of crime and violence within our communities.
The DA in Johannesburg vehemently condemns this crime and urges the South African Police Services to swiftly apprehend the suspects.
Community safety remains a top priority for the DA, and we will conduct our own inquiries with the involved community members, bringing any useful information to the police to assist in their investigation.