By Lehlohonolo Lehana.
Two more people have lost their lives following Wednesday’s mob justice attack in Zandspruit.
This brings the death toll to eight, confirmed police ministry spokesperson Lirandzu Themba on Saturday.
This as Police Minister Bheki Cele attends a briefing with Gauteng Provincial Commissioner Lt Gen Elias Mawela, Deputy Provincial Commissioner Maj Gen Thommy Mthombeni and Johannesburg District Commissioner Maj Gen Max Masha on the matter.
Cele will engage with the community of Zandspruit today as they share their frustrations following the mob justice incident.
A group of about 200 people went out at 2am in search for youths who were allegedly robbing people in the area.
“It is reported that nine boys were forcefully taken to the sports ground where they were assaulted. Four died and five were taken to hospital in a serious condition,” police spokesperson Kay Makhubele said on Wednesday.
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The total number of arrested suspects is six and police continue to search for more suspects.