The Minister of Social Development, Ms Bathabile Dlamini, will on Wednesday July 8 visit two victims of a cash-in-transit heist which occurred last week at the Soshanguve plaza. Eleven people, nine of whom were older persons were during a shootout between the gang of robbers and security personnel.
Minister Dlamini will visit an 85 year old who was shot on the leg and has since been discharged. A 28 year old man living with disability was also shot in the back and still receiving medical attention at George Mukhari Hospital – Ga-Rankuwa Township.
Minister Dlamini will use this opportunity to pronounce a safety plan for Gauteng Province pay points which should be in collaboration with the South African Police Service (SAPS).
Members of the media are invited to attend and cover the two visits which will unfold as follows:
First visit:
Time: 10h00
Date: 8 July 2015
Venue: George Mukhari Hospital – Garankuwa Township
Second visit:
Time: 11h00
Date: 8 July 2015
Venue: House No 758, Block PP2 - Soshanguve Township
Media can RSVP with Jaconia Kobue on 073 026 1111 or jaconiak@dsd.gov.za / Justice Ditshego on 079 4977 426 or justiced@dsd.gov.za
Media enquiries may be forwarded to:
Lumka Oliphant
Cell: 083 484 8067
E-mail: lumkao@dsd.gov.za
