Police Minister Bheki Cele arrived in Diepsloot on Wednesday afternoon, where tensions are at an all-time high following allegations of several murders in the community.
He immediately went to the Diepsloot police station to speak about issues plaguing the area, which had resulted in residents blocking roads with burning tyres.High ranking members of the police, including Gauteng MEC for Community Safety Faith Mazibuko, were also in the area.
The ward councillor, Abraham Mabuke, said residents were"sick and tired" of Cele's empty promises to deal with crime in the area. Protesting residents outside Diepsloot police where police minister Bheki Cele is currently being briefed. Residents say they are sick of the murders in the community and are demanding the police act