Mogoditshane police probe armed robbery

According to the police, about seven men armed with offensive weapons gained entry into the company’s premises at around 3 am after cutting through the electric fence surrounding the property. The suspects reportedly attacked a security officer and the company’s Human Resources Manager, forcing them to open the offices. The gang then assaulted the two employees before making off with cash amounting to P2,000, two laptops, and three cellular phones.

A young man suspected of breaking into a car was seized by residents, severely assaulted, and died in the hospital within an hour. We unreservedly condemn this mob justice. It is not a solution to crime, but a criminal offence that turns citizens into murderers.Residents are understandably angry about theft.

The person who raised the alarm at 4am acted lawfully, and the neighbours who rushed to help showed community spirit. But what followed was…