Diepsloot residents want to host Ramaphosa

JOHANNESBURG - Diepsloot residents are still waiting on President Cyril Ramaphosa to address them.

The community is unhappy with the lack of police visibility and high crime in the area.

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Last week, their frustrations spilled onto the streets, and eventually onto the lawns of the Union Buildings.

Just a week ago, the Makola family lost its father, a former CPF chair.

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A 47-year-old woman and her son were also attacked by criminals.

On Saturday night, Operation O kae Molao descended on the township.

Gauteng Police Commissioner Elias Mawela says police are cracking down on criminals in Diepsloot.