Residents live in fear as two(2) bodies found in same streets
The dimly lit passages of Bekkersdal, Gauteng, have become a haven for thugs and a source of terror for residents. These narrow, winding paths, meant to connect homes and businesses, have instead become a conduit for violence and fear. On Sunday, July 28, the community was left reeling after the discovery of two brutally murdered bodies, found just a short distance from each other on the same street.
The victims, identified as Khothatso Lesesa (37) and Sibusiso Nkosi, are believed to have been ambushed in the passages, their bodies succumbing to their injuries just meters away. The locals attribute these heinous crimes to the dark, secluded passages that have become a breeding ground for criminal activity.
“It’s like they’re hunting us,” said one resident, who wished to remain anonymous. “They know we have to use these passages to get around, and they’re waiting for us.”
The passages, which are poorly lit and often littered with trash and debris, have become a symbol of the community’s neglect and abandonment. Residents have long complained about the lack of maintenance and security in the area, but their pleas have fallen on deaf ears.
For Khothatso Lesesa’s girlfriend, the pain of his loss is still raw. She recounted their last moments together, sharing drinks in their shack on Saturday night. “He stepped out to relieve himself, and I never saw him again,” she said, her voice shaking with grief.
The discovery of Lesesa’s body, submerged in the icy sewerage water, was a harrowing sight for his family. “It was like he died like a stray dog,” said his mother, Charmaine Kikine.
The community is demanding action from authorities to address the growing crime problem in Bekkersdal. “We can’t live like this anymore,” said one resident. “We need help.”
