Minor linked to Westbury mass shooting housed in place of safety

A minor linked to a mass shooting in Westbury, in Johannesburg, has been housed in a place of safety pending a formal bail application alongside four others.

The group faces two counts of murder and five of attempted murder, after two teens who were shot and killed last month in the area.

The incident occurred last month when seven teens gathered at a house were ambushed by another group who fired a hail of bullets at them, claiming two lives.

While five teenagers survived the ordeal, five arrests were made including a 17-year-old.

The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA)’ spokesperson Phindi Mjonodwane explained.

“Among the accused is a 17-year-old alleged child offender who was assessed by social workers before appearing before a magistrate as part of the Preliminary Inquiry (PLI) process under the Child Justice Act. The matter was postponed to 11 November 2025 for a Legal Aid application and outcome.”

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