Families of young victims killed during a bloody weekend in Westbury say there is simply no political will to tackle gang violence in their community.
They are demanding urgent intervention as violence continues to claim young lives in the Johannesburg community.
Four young men, the youngest aged just 15, were shot and killed, while a fifth victim survived the attack.
Westbury Gang Violence Leaves Families Grieving
Community activist Jefferson Johnson lost his 20-year-old nephew, Luthando Stuurman, in the shooting.
Shana Lyners also lost her 22-year-old son, Caston. She said he was simply in the wrong place at the wrong time.
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The deaths have left families and residents demanding stronger action to address the violence affecting the community.
Westbury Residents Call For Action Against Gang Shootings
Community leaders have warned that high-calibre weapons are increasingly being used in the violence.
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For Westbury residents, the sound of gunfire has become a grim and familiar part of daily life.
The community says it has had enough of escalating gang violence and is calling for urgent action to prevent more families from losing loved ones.
