Multiple killed in Shooting in Benoni, Johannesburg; Illegal Mining Conflict Suspected
Category: Criminal Activity
Severity: 2 (Low)
Source: Drum Cussac
01/19/2018 (South Africa) - According to local media reports on Friday, 19 January, five women were shot in an attack in Benoni on the eastern suburbs of Johannesburg. The attack reportedly occurred at around 2030 local time (UTC) on Thursday, 18 January, with two suspects approaching the women and opening fire. The attack is suspected to be linked to an incident on January 14, when the bodies of seven suspected illegal miners were discovered in Benoni.
Those in the area are advised to exercise a heightened level of vigilance and minimise time spent in the vicinity of the incident. Travellers should be aware that crime rates are high in Johannesburg and, although most prevalent in low-income areas, violent criminal activity poses a serious risk throughout the city and the surrounding area. Those in Johannesburg and other parts of South Africa are advised to follow strict security measures to mitigate the risk of exposure to criminal activity.
Copyright © 2024 Drum Cussac
Related
News Alerts and Safety Profiles are provided strictly for informational purposes and contain the best available data at the time of writing. While every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy, the information in this report has not been independently verified and HTH Worldwide therefore accepts no responsibility or liability for any inaccuracies in such information and any such liability is expressly denied, and no representation or warranty, express or implied, is made. Documents may be amended or withdrawn at any time without cause.