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The recent killing of a Diepsloot safety and security patroller has led community leaders in the area to believe that criminals were targeting crime fighters.

Four people have been fatally shot in Diepsloot this past weekend, prompting police to intensify operations in the area.

The City of Ekurhuleni’s Disaster and Emergency Management Services (DEMS) has warned residents that level two severe thunderstorms, accompanied by hail, damaging winds and excessive lightning, are expected over Gauteng.

Despite appeals and warnings, the Juskei River shack dwellers are rebuilding their homes after last week's severe storm.

As the year comes to an end JMPD will continue with high-visibility patrols across the the city, conducting stop-and-searches and roadblocks.

Daily Sun unpacks the top 10 courtroom stories that shook Mzansi.

The advocate representing the five accused, Jimmy Baloyi, said he was confident that once the documentation issue was resolved, the one accused would also be released.

The men stand accused of beating and burning seven people to death in Diepsloot in an alleged mob justice attack, and have been charged with murder, assault, kidnapping, and damage to property.

The group has pleaded not guilty during court proceedings.

“We need to work together to ensure that all the country’s laws are enforced by the relevant authorities firmly and consistently,” Ramaphosa told that country’s Parliament.