A battle against crime has left residents of Mohlakeng, Randfontein, under siege. A fight broke out on Thursday night between hostel dwellers and the township’s residents. The stand-off was allegedly caused by residents’ unhappiness about crime in the area.
They believe criminals living in the nearby hostels are responsible for criminal activities in the township.
The hostel dwellers started burning tyres and sticks, while the residents were throwing rocks at them until late on Thursday night.
Residents said one group of criminals robbed 28 people while they were heading home after a gathering at the Mohlakeng stadium during the long Easter weekend.
“The thugs take your earrings, cellphone and money and sometimes even your clothes just to spite you,” said a resident, who did not want to be named.
She said the township residents had decided on Wednesday to find the criminals and “sort them out”.
They also wanted to burn the containers, which they said were hiding valuable stolen goods….
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