Four of the six victims from a drive-by shooting in Reiger Park, Ekurhuleni, will be buried on Saturday, with another on Sunday. The incident last weekend claimed six lives and injured three others. Police arrested a suspect but released him due to insufficient evidence.
On the night of a recent Saturday, a drive-by shooting in Reiger Park, a township in Ekurhuleni, Gauteng, left six people dead and three injured. Suspects in two vehicles opened fire indiscriminately before fleeing the scene, according to police reports.
The victims include cousins Patricia Nieuwenhuys and Ruth Marais, who will share a joint funeral service on Saturday, November 8. Royden Joseph and Danyelle Barlow are scheduled for separate burials on the same day. Nomasonto Nkosi's service is set for Sunday, November 9, while the sixth victim will be buried in their home country.
A 23-year-old man was arrested by the Anti-Gang Unit in connection with the shooting but was later released due to insufficient evidence. The incident has highlighted ongoing concerns about gang-related violence in the area, though police have not provided further details on motives or additional suspects.
This tragedy underscores the persistent challenges with community safety in Gauteng townships, where such attacks remain a grim reality for residents.