THE call has gone out from Wentworth councillor, Aubrey Snyman for peace and prayer following two shootings in the area this week which have shaken the community.
Police reports say the first shooting took place on Sunday morning, 2 July at a club formerly known as Hip Hop Palace.
The victim, Llewellyn Edwards was shot dead after he got into a heated argument with a man. As the argument ensued, a firearm was produced leading to Edwards being shot. He died in hospital. Two suspects aged 20 and 45 were arrested and charged for murder. They appeared in Durban Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday, 4 July and the case was postponed until Tuesday, 11 July.
The second shooting took place a few days later, on Wednesday, 5 July, when 26-year-old Chadleigh David was shot in Wentworth’s Bute Lane. He died in hospital in the early hours of yesterday morning (Thursday, 6 July). “It’s one too many lives lost, there have been too many shootings. The police are on full alert, especially since both funerals are happening this weekend. I urge the community to pray for peace and don’t let this evil reign on Wentworth. I know the shootings have dampened the spirits of those who are trying to stay positive but I urge them to continue to strive for peace and continue to support each other as we move forward,” said Cllr Snyman.
A murder docket is being investigated by Wentworth police. No arrest has been made.
Volunteer patroller of the streets in Wentworth and Proficient Tactical Security founder, Jason Abrahams was left heart-sore at the devastating news. “Children are being left without fathers which creates even bigger social issues. We need peace so that our children who are our future can reach their full potential,” he said.
Tracey Williams, who heads up many programmes such as a drug-free programme and Achievers of Wentworth, said the whole purpose of having these initiatives is to give young men the opportunity to work towards a future and for them not to be judged by what they have done in their past. “Our community needs to focus on standing together, despite all the obstacles and challenges we face. Our young are misguided and misled due to impulsiveness, anger and hurt. Our elders have lost control of this generation because respect is not seen and practised anymore.
The way our youth speak, behave and act is distasteful and it all starts at home,” said Williams. Teachers are faced with difficult challenges in schools as our children are not being taught right and wrong from their homes and are left to continue not knowing the difference and I fear this is being passed on to the next generation and the next As the parents are not taking responsibility and are justifying and defending their kids actions,” she added.
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