The four-ton truck that has been standing stationary for years at the notorious Hillbrow flats in Eldorado Park now serves as a painful reminder of the brutal death of 16-year-old Nathaniel “Lokkie” Julies.
Johannesburg - The four-ton truck that has been standing stationary for years at the notorious Hillbrow flats in Eldorado Park now serves as a painful reminder of the brutal death of 16-year-old Nathaniel “Lokkie” Julies, who was allegedly shot dead by a police officer on Wednesday evening.
Children and adults yesterday were shouting and brandishing placards with “coloured lives matter”, saying they are a forgotten and bullied community.“The pair will be charged with murder and possibly defeating the ends of justice. The two South African Police Service members are attached to the Eldorado Park crime prevention unit,” said Independent Police Investigative Directorate spokesperson, Ndileka Cola.
But 42-year-old Jean Barker, who has lived in that section of Eldorado Park for as long as she can remember, bemoaned police intimidation and bullying saying it made life much more difficult and Nathaniel’s killing was a case in point. “I saw this all while I was peeping through the window because I was at first curious as to why the van stopped by my house, only to witness the most terrible deed at the hands of the police we are meant to feel safe around. They killed a young boy who meant no harm to anyone, especially because we all know Nathaniel and his condition. It was like these two police officers were hungry for blood and were looking for trouble," she alleged.
Another community elder Joseph Human said it was high time the police got replaced with dedicated civil servants. “The image that people have of us is not accurate. Yes we have our own challenges, but which township doesn’t?”
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