Leader of prayer meeting against gangsters extorting Khayelitsha businesses attacked

Cape Town – The leader of the Khayelitsha Development Forum was attacked on Sunday night shortly after hosting a prayer meeting against gangsters who are extorting residents and businesses.A stone hit his windscreen while he was driving with his wife out of Khayelitsha at around 8pm.

He had organised the prayer meeting at the Khayelitsha Stadium, after people complained about gangsters demanding protection money. The forum had sent a strong message to the gangs, saying they must know the community is not scared of them. This after it emerged thugs are now demanding to see payslips.But Tyhido says at this stage it is not clear whether he had been targeted or was simply the victim of a random crime.

“I do not want to speculate or create theories about what happened. I am glad that no one was injured during the incident,” he told the Daily Voice.Khayelitsha residents and businesses say gangs are demanding R1 500 from car owners to protect them from hijackings, while landlords are expected to give them a cut of their profits.Police spokesperson Brigadier Novela Potelwa says: “The dedicated number is 021 466 0011 and is operational on a 24-hour basis.

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