The Gauteng Social Development Acting MEC Panyaza Lesufi, and MEC for Community Safety Faith Mazibuko, will tomorrow, 18 April 2020, visit families of two children who were recently brutally murdered in Ivory park and Orange Farm respectively.
It is alleged that a 11 year old boy went missing on Friday, 10 April 2020. Subsequently,the family reported him missing at the local police station. Grievously, the said boy Child was found on Sunday, 12 April 2020 mercilessly murdered in a bush at Mayibuye, Rabie Ridge.
On the other case, a 5 year old body was found dead, naked and lying on the floor inside Ekasi Tarven, on 15 April 2020.
“We condemn the gruesome and senseless killing of the children who were found during the lockdown period. Incidents of this nature are becoming a regular occurrence within the province. I have instructed the police to work around the clock to ensure that the perpetrators of these crimes are brought to book to face the full might of law, "said MEC Faith Mazibuko.
“On behalf of the Gauteng Government, we would like convey our sincere condolences to the bereaved families and wish them strength during this time of grief” Said MEC Lesufi.
The media is invited, the details are as follows:
Date: 18 April 2020
Time: 13h00
Venue: Tembisa, Ivorypark
Date: 18 April 2020
Time: 14h30
Venue: Orange Farm
For more information please contact Spokesperson of the MEC Social Development,Thabiso Hlongwane on 073 796 4533/ Jabulani.Hlongwane@gauteng.gov.za or Spokesperson for MEC Community Safety, Pinkie Nuna on 066 080 7742
