This follows recent mob justice by angry community members who took on a local gang that allegedly terrorised the community of Etwatwa.
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According to Human Settlement MMC Clr Aubrey Nxumalo, the instability in the community has resulted in the high rate of absenteeism in classes as more young people feared for their lives.
He said the SAPS and EMPD will monitor the area and that the Etwatwa/Daveyton Task Team Against Gangsterism and Violence will visit each secondary school of Etwatwa and Daveyton to motivate learners to focus on education.
“In the past three weeks, we have been working around the clock to restore stability in the area and to prepare for smooth opening of schools,” said Nxumalo.
“Tomorrow, as leaders and parents, we will be talking to our pupils to say that they are safe for as long as they are on school premises.
“Our message is that they ought to walk away from any temptation to be part of any gang.
“There is only two weeks left before final examinations and we expect them to focus on preparing for exams.”
Nxumalo said his task team will continue to work in Etwatwa and Daveyton, especially in the area of individual and group counselling, as well as spiritual support for those who were affected by the gang related violence.
