'I am told that these criminals shot the cops and got one gun. I am told that after that they went and shot other people celebrating the fact that they had killed cops.'
"We are establishing that, but from what we hear, they killed a family of four," Cele told the shocked gathering.
She said police were still investigating whether the massacre was committed as a"celebration" killing. “These police officers were simply doing their work when criminals, some as young as 18, years attacked them... This is a waste of life,” said Cele Colleagues of slain eThekwini metro cops sing during a memorial service for the two at the Durban City Hall on ThursdayAn emotional friend and colleague of Mhlanga, Hlo Madonsela, described her as someone who was"brave and fearless".
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