Soshanguve, South Africa – The family of Phomolang Malakapatlo, a victim of the Soshanguve mass shooting, is living in constant fear following the tragic incident. They are left with unanswered questions about why she was killed and whether they could be the next target.
The mass shooting took place during the early hours of New Year’s Day, claiming the lives of four individuals, including Malakapatlo, 14-year-old Vuyolethu Ziwele, Thandi Dlamini, and off-duty police officer Constable Mpho Kgobotlo. Eyewitnesses, speaking anonymously, revealed that Malakapatlo, Dlamini, and Kgobotlo were shot dead inside vehicles, while Ziwele was killed on the street.
This tragedy has left the community in shock, with residents demanding answers and justice for the victims. The lack of information surrounding the motive behind the shooting has only added to the anguish experienced by the families of the victims. The uncertainty of whether they could be the next targets has instilled a sense of fear and unease among the residents of Soshanguve.
The authorities have launched an investigation into the mass shooting, promising to bring those responsible to justice. Meanwhile, the community is left grappling with the aftermath of the tragic event, mourning the lives lost and seeking reassurance that such violence will not repeat itself in their neighborhood.
In the wake of this devastating incident, the community is coming together to support the affected families and to push for greater security measures to prevent such tragedies from occurring again. The need for answers and justice remains paramount as the community strives to heal from the trauma inflicted by the Soshanguve mass shooting.