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Cape Town communities resort to vigilantism, mob justice in Parkwood

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Allegations of child abductions have some Cape Town communities in an apparent blood-thirsty frenzy, taking justice into their own hands. Yesterday morning, angry Parkwood residents allegedly brutally assaulted a man, suspected of kidnapping, before setting him alight in his car. Police spokesperson, Joseph Swartbooi says a case of murder has been opened. In a related case, residents from Hanover Park allegedly attacked a man they had accused of attempting to kidnap two children.

Zahraa Schroeder
Zahraa Schroeder
Zahraa writes articles about climate change, world conflict and celebrities. She received her Diploma in Journalism and Media Studies from Damelin, and has garnered more than four years’ experience in the radio industry. She is short for no reason and loves talking to strangers on the bus.

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