Masipala Hlungwane’s House Burned Down
The house of Masipala Hlungwane was burned down in a suspected gang attack in Muledane, Thohoyandou, on Saturday morning, not long after Kwa-Dollar owner gunned down in a separate incident.
The incident occurred at around 2:00 AM, when three people broke into Hlungwane’s house and threw a petrol bomb inside. The fire quickly spread, and the house was completely destroyed.
No one was injured in the attack, but Hlungwane’s family was left homeless. They are currently staying with relatives.
The police are investigating the incident, and they believe that it was a targeted attack. Hlungwane is alleged to have been a member of the Jerusalem gang, which is a criminal gang that is active in the Vhembe district of Limpopo province.
The community has been demanding that the Jerusalem gang be removed from the area, and this attack is seen as a way of trying to intimidate them.
The attack has also sparked fears of further violence in the area. The police have increased patrols in the area, and they are urging residents to report any suspicious activity to them.
Witnesses Speak Out
Several witnesses have come forward to speak about the attack. One witness, who asked to remain anonymous, said that they saw three men running away from the house after the fire started.
“I heard a loud bang, and then I saw the flames,” the witness said. “I ran outside and saw three men running away. They were wearing dark clothing, so I couldn’t see their faces.”
Another witness, who also asked to remain anonymous, said that they heard people screaming “Vimba-Vimba” outside the house.
“I heard people shouting ‘Vimba-Vimba’,” the witness said. “I didn’t know what is happening, but I knew it wasn’t good.”
Police Investigating
The police are investigating the incident, and they believe that it was a targeted attack.
“We are investigating this incident as a case of arson,” said police spokesperson. “We believe that the attack was targeted, and we are following up on several leads.”
“We are appealing to anyone who has information about this incident to come forward,” Police said. “Your information could help us to bring the perpetrators to justice.”
Community Fears Further Violence
The attack has sparked fears of further violence in the area. The police have increased patrols in the area, and they are urging residents to report any suspicious activity to them.
“We are concerned about the possibility of further violence in the area,” said Captain. “We have increased patrols in the area, and we are urging residents to report any suspicious activity to us.”
The community has been demanding that the Jerusalem gang be removed from the area, and this attack is seen as a way of trying to intimidate them.
“We are demanding that the Jerusalem gang be removed from our community,” said one resident, who asked to remain anonymous. “We are tired of living in fear.”
The police are continuing to investigate the incident, and they are urging anyone with information to come forward.
