Lesufi confirms death of fifth community patroller in Soshanguve

JOHANNESBURG - The number of community patrollers killed in Soshanguve, in northern Pretoria, has risen to five.

Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi gave the revised death toll at the Marry Me informal settlement where he visited the families of the slain patrollers on Sunday.

It's understood that they were doing their rounds in the community early on Saturday morning when they noticed a group of men on the street.

Upon approaching them, a quarrel ensued, which led to their deaths.

Lesufi said that the police were working to find the suspects.

"There are families who have lost their loved ones and the police updated the figures today that the number has increased from four to five because someone passed on after the incident."