ActionSA is deeply saddened and angered by the horrific shooting that claimed the lives of six people in Olievenhoutbosch. What happened at that tavern is not just a tragedy, it is a clear sign of the growing lawlessness that continues to plague our communities.
We send our heartfelt condolences to the families and loved ones of the victims. No words can ever ease the pain of losing someone, especially in such a senseless and violent manner. We mourn with you, and we stand beside you.
But mourning is not enough.
In July 2022, a similar attack at a tavern in Nomzamo informal settlement, Orlando East, claimed the lives of 18 people, and no one has been held accountable for that horrific massacre.
We cannot continue to live in a country where massacres like this are met with silence, delays, and broken promises. What happened in Olievenhoutbosch is a direct result of a failing system, a system that allows illegal firearms to flow freely, that turns a blind eye to crime in poor communities, and that has all but surrendered to criminal syndicates.
It is deeply concerning that this atrocious incident has occurred at a time when the functional integrity and capacity of SAPS Crime Intelligence are critically compromised.
ActionSA strongly condemns this evil act. We call on law enforcement agencies to act with urgency and transparency to bring the perpetrators to justice. We demand:
The immediate deployment of specialised crime intelligence teams
A full investigation with regular updates to the public.
Dedicated support and trauma counselling for affected families.
ActionSA implores both the National and Gauteng Provincial government to stop treating township killings as routine. Every life matters. Every community deserves protection.
This is not the time for political theatre. It is the time for decisive leadership, accountability and action.
The people of Olievenhoutbosch, and all communities across Tshwane, deserve to live in peace. They deserve safety. They deserve justice.
Let us be clear, this was not just a crime. It was a massacre. And we will not allow it to be forgotten. We will be closely monitoring the progress of this case and, if necessary, intervene to ensure that justice is served to the transgressors and victims find solace.
With our commitment to the rule of law, ActionSA stands committed to building a city where life is valued and protected, no matter your background, no matter where you live.
May the souls of the victims rest in peace. And may their deaths awaken a new urgency for justice in our nation.
Rot in the System, Blood on the Streets – ActionSA Demands Justice for Olievenhoutbosch Killings
ActionSA is deeply saddened and angered by the horrific shooting that claimed the lives of six people in Olievenhoutbosch. What happened at that tavern is not just a tragedy, it is a clear sign of the growing lawlessness that continues to plague our communities.
We send our heartfelt condolences to the families and loved ones of the victims. No words can ever ease the pain of losing someone, especially in such a senseless and violent manner. We mourn with you, and we stand beside you.
But mourning is not enough.
In July 2022, a similar attack at a tavern in Nomzamo informal settlement, Orlando East, claimed the lives of 18 people, and no one has been held accountable for that horrific massacre.
We cannot continue to live in a country where massacres like this are met with silence, delays, and broken promises. What happened in Olievenhoutbosch is a direct result of a failing system, a system that allows illegal firearms to flow freely, that turns a blind eye to crime in poor communities, and that has all but surrendered to criminal syndicates.
It is deeply concerning that this atrocious incident has occurred at a time when the functional integrity and capacity of SAPS Crime Intelligence are critically compromised.
ActionSA strongly condemns this evil act. We call on law enforcement agencies to act with urgency and transparency to bring the perpetrators to justice. We demand:
The immediate deployment of specialised crime intelligence teams
A full investigation with regular updates to the public.
Dedicated support and trauma counselling for affected families.
ActionSA implores both the National and Gauteng Provincial government to stop treating township killings as routine. Every life matters. Every community deserves protection.
This is not the time for political theatre. It is the time for decisive leadership, accountability and action.
The people of Olievenhoutbosch, and all communities across Tshwane, deserve to live in peace. They deserve safety. They deserve justice.
Let us be clear, this was not just a crime. It was a massacre. And we will not allow it to be forgotten. We will be closely monitoring the progress of this case and, if necessary, intervene to ensure that justice is served to the transgressors and victims find solace.
With our commitment to the rule of law, ActionSA stands committed to building a city where life is valued and protected, no matter your background, no matter where you live.
May the souls of the victims rest in peace. And may their deaths awaken a new urgency for justice in our nation.