3 Gang-related murders reported in Westbury and Sophiatown, contrary to social media claims of 13 killings; police arrest a man for TikTok-incited violence misinformation.

Gauteng police dismissed misleading social media claims that 13 people were killed in gang-related violence, stating that only three murders were reported in Westbury and Sophiatown. No gang-related murders occurred in Eldorado Park, Riverlea, and Noordgesig. Police have warned against spreading misinformation and arrested a man for allegedly inciting public violence on TikTok.

June 22, 2024
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