On the 31st of May 2022 Abongile Mafalala was attacked, murdered and set alight by an angry mob from the gang ridden are of Parkwood on the Cape Flats. Police allege he was robbed by a group who then used the cover of him being a kidnapper to attract the angry mob. Her was cornered on an empty field, beaten up and set alight.

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1 cross in ground with name of victim
2 community gather at site where Abongile was killed
3 a candle burning in foreground in memory of victim
4 community members sing “ heal the world"
5 church leaders pray
6 close up of church leader praying

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Councillor Donovon Nelson
ward councillor : Parkwood


Earlier today, 5 males appeared in the Wynberg magistrates court on charges of murder and damage to property. Family of Abongile and members from his community protested outside the courthouse and expressed their feelings on the incident

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1 exterior of Wynberg Magistrates Court
2 protester holds “ black lives matter” poster
3 protesters outside court
4 protesters dance in circle
5 protester holding “ Justice for Abongile” poster

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Ms Thobeka Pikini
Friend of victim