Residents of Gugulethu in Cape Town have raised concerns about the absence of safety in the area.

The Gugulethu Development Forum (GDF) stated that residents are sick of staying in fear.

The fear is a result of an influx of criminals moving into the community.

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Police Minister Bheki Cele addressed the media about the killings on Wednesday following the massacre.

They gathered at the spot where the bodies of the deceased were scattered.

Four people made their way out of the vehicle after shooting the victims, they fled the scene.

Gugulethu residents, sick, fear, criminals, shooting, eight people dead

An update of the Gugulethu shooting revealed that eight people died and Police Minister Bheki Cele visited the area. Image: Dwayne Senior/BloombergSource: Getty Images

Potelwa confirmed that the deceased were taking part in a thanksgiving traditional ceremony when the horrific killings happened.

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Source: Briefly News

Reeshni ChettyReeshni Chetty is a senior current affairs reporter.

Reeshni has a passion for breaking the stigma surrounding mental health issues.