By Akani Nkuna
President Cyril Ramaphosa has vowed to bring those responsible for the mass shootings in Eastern Cape to book.
He said South Africans were outraged by the two shootings, which have claimed the lives of 24 people.
“However, it should also add to our resolve to stop criminals from terrorising communities in the mistaken belief that they’re untouchable,” the president said in a statement on Tuesday.
“They will be brought to justice alongside anyone who harbours such criminals and does not report information to the authorities.”
Ramaphosa said he was saddened by the latest killings, which claimed the lives of six community policing forum members in Qumbu on Sunday night.
“Our thoughts are with the families of these community members who died in the course of playing their part to keep their area safe.”
He said the government would continue to work with communities to ensure that their
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