Residents of Plastic View informal settlement living in fear
Monday 23 May 2016 20:58
Patricia Visagie
Two Zimbabwean men were killed and several other people were injured during the violence.(REUTERS)
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Residents of Plastic View informal settlement, east of Pretoria, have pleaded with police to help them restore peace in their community.
This follows violent clashes between Basotho and Zimbabwean nationals over the weekend in the area.
Two Zimbabwean men were killed and several other people were injured during the violence.
Chomu Simanga is of one of two men killed during the clash.
Simanga’s family are still in shock.
Clashes began last Thursday after a Zimbabwean national allegedly stole a dumpling from a Basotho national.
It's alleged the Zimbabwean then targeted his attackers. The Basothos's then apparently turned on all Zimbabweans.
Residents say tensions between the two groups have been simmering for years, resulting in constant clashes.
Police say the killers are still at large and have appealed to the community to assist with information.
Watch residents in Plastic View
This follows violent clashes between Basotho and Zimbabwean nationals over the weekend in the area.
Two Zimbabwean men were killed and several other people were injured during the violence.
Chomu Simanga is of one of two men killed during the clash.
Simanga’s family are still in shock.
Clashes began last Thursday after a Zimbabwean national allegedly stole a dumpling from a Basotho national.
It's alleged the Zimbabwean then targeted his attackers. The Basothos's then apparently turned on all Zimbabweans.
Residents say tensions between the two groups have been simmering for years, resulting in constant clashes.
Police say the killers are still at large and have appealed to the community to assist with information.
Watch residents in Plastic View
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