Update
MOSSEL BAY NEWS - Two people have been killed amid the violent unrest that erupted in various parts of Asla Park, KwaNonqaba, yesterday 29 May and early this morning.
The motive for the murders is under investigation by the police.
A Southern Cape Police spokesperson Warrant Officer Chris Spies said that KwaNonqaba Police responded to a scene at New Rest informal settlement where the body of a man was found at about 03:00 this morning.
“On arrival, the members found the victim with multiple injuries. He was declared dead by paramedics,” said Spies.
Spies said that at about 03:20, police were called out to a nearby hospital where they were directed to a man who had been declared dead upon his arrival. He said two murder dockets have been opened. No arrests have been made in connection with the murders.
Spies said reinforcements from neighbouring stations were dispatched to KwaNonqaba yesterday afternoon. He said there had also been reports of people's homes being set alight.
He said more Public Order Police (POP) officers have also been deployed and that high visibility will be maintained until the situation is stabilised.
“These efforts are also being supported by local law enforcement personnel deployed,” said Spies.
Meanwhile, Mossel Bay Municipality's Mayor Dirk Kotzé has called for calm and respect among the Mossel Bay community.
He said he had learned with great sorrow that people had been hurt during the night, that people lost their homes and that women and children are walking the streets with nowhere to go.
“I want to please ask our community to stay calm, respect others, respect their livelihoods. Not all foreigners are illegal. Let's work together and get to a solution without destroying and without hurting,” he said.
Previous articles:
- Residents flee Asla Park amid suspected xenophobic attacks
- Structures burned in Mossel Bay protest action
- Small group gathers in Crotz Street KwaNonqaba, under police watch
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