Overview
- Two people were killed and three others were wounded, including a 15‑month‑old baby, in a 5 March shooting at Lark Spur Court and Jacaranda Court in Westbury.
- Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia met bereaved families and visited the injured in hospital during Saturday’s visit to the area.
- Cachalia called for strengthening the Anti‑Gang Unit and said he will convene community structures to support efforts against entrenched gang violence.
- Police say the investigation is at an advanced stage with arrests expected soon, though the motive remains unknown and no suspects have been detained.
- Authorities say broader SANDF support is being introduced more slowly to train soldiers on policing roles, drawing public criticism from local councillor Marilyne Smouse who demanded a clear deployment timeline.