Two murdered in Diepsloot

Diepsloot police spokesperson Warrant Officer Daniel Mavimbela said the bodies were found in Extension 1 and 2 respectively.

“The deceased in Extension 1 had stab wounds on the head, while [the body] in Extension 2 was found with gun shot wounds on the upper body,” said Mavimbela.

He said police had not established the motive for the murders and they are working with the community to ensure that the suspects are arrested as soon as possible.

Mavimbela did not account for the unrest in  the township, as reported by community members on social media platforms on the afternoon of 13 August. On the Fourways Review Facebook page, Diepsloot community member Maryjane Ntsiki said the community was angry at the murders and they were trying to track down the suspects. 

While many motorists were concerned that the unrest would affect the traffic on the R511 by Diepsloot, Ntsiki said the R511 was unaffected.

Mavimbela urged anyone with information to contact the police hotline number.

Details: 086000 10111; SMS Crime Line 32211.

13 August, 4.50pm: 

Proportional representative councillor for the DA in Diepsloot, Refilwe Mathebula has confirmed reports on Twitter of unrest in the township on 13 August.

Mathebula said she spoke to Diepsloot police who confirmed that two people, including one security guard, were killed in two robberies in the township on the night of 12 August. She said the community has accused foreign immigrants of committing the robberies, although this is unconfirmed.

She said this may be the reason for the unrest in the township on 13 August and she said she would investigate the allegations.

Warrant Officer Daniel Mavibela, spokesperson for Diepsloot police, is yet to issue a statement to the media.

13 August, 4.34pm:

Twitter has been abuzz since 3pm on 13 August with reports of unrest in Diepsloot.

Crime Lookout (@LookoutCrime) cautioned that delays are possible on the R511 by Diepsloot due to the protest actio.

Buttercup (@AwkwardlyH) said there were reports of violence, possibly connected with residents’ angry reactions to foreigners, but Fourways Review was unable to confirm these reports. Warrant Officer Daniel Mavibela, spokesperson for Diepsloot police, said that he was unable to comment at this time, but would release a press release later today.

Mampho Brescia (@MamphoBrescia) tweeted, “Scary experience of mayhem outside Diepsloot: cars stoned. Barely made it out . Protest is a right but not violence vs passer byes #702.”