Westbury residents accuse police of failing them

JOHANNESBURG - Barely a month after an Imbizo and increased police visibility, residents of Westbury in Johannesburg are once again accusing the police of failing them.

A 19-year-old man was shot and killed in the area on Tuesday, sparking fears of more violence.

It's the second shooting in two weeks.

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Residents say Police Minister Bheki Cele's promises have failed to materialise.

About nine teams have been deployed here, including the tactical response team and members of the anti-gang unit.

Residents say their presence here has done little to quell the shootings and many continue fearing for their lives.

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But the police have defended themselves.

"People they can say they don't see them but what we know they are there," said Gauteng Police Commissioner Elias Mawela.

* eNCA's Manqoba Mchunu reports..