Police minister Bheki Cele has visited communities in Phoenix and surrounding areas to give an update on investigations into the murders of 36 people during the unrest.

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By Merentia Van Der Vent


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Cele said several private security companies were being investigated for their alleged role in the murders. 36 people had been arrested to date for 33 of the murders in Phoenix. More than 150 firearms have also been seized.

Merentia Van Der Vent
Merentia Van Der Vent
Merentia joined the media world in 1996 and in 2001, she took her first steps in the broadcasting world. In her free time, she likes to go on adventures in the city. She also likes to learn new dances, not that she is any good at that.

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