The shooting happened in the NY5 region on Saturday evening, marking the second mass killing in the Cape Town community in a week.
Authorities have identified the deceased officer as Warrant Officer Lindela Mrhaqisa, who has been a part of the Protection and Security Service Division in the Western Cape since 2019.Reacting to the news, Minister Mathale remembered Mrhaqisa as a symbol of dedication, professionalism, and humility in the South African Police Service .
Emphasising the seriousness of the situation, he voiced his concern about the growing number of police officers being targeted and killed.). To contact the copyright holder directly for corrections — or for permission to republish or make other authorized use of this material,, representing a diversity of positions on every topic. We publish news and views ranging from vigorous opponents of governments to government publications and spokespersons.
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