Westbury residents march against gangsterism
JOHANNESBURG - As we mark Youth Day, young people in Westbury and Eldorado Park are under attack.
Residents say gunfire is a daily occurrence, with many children dying.
Some are gripped in turf wars, others are innocent and caught in the crossfire.
READ: Anti-Gang Unit police officers flee Westbury after being attacked
Now, the community is taking to the streets to protest against gangsterism, crime and violence.
It comes as police investigate the deaths of three teenagers in nearby Eldorado Park. eNCA reporter Hloni Mtimkulu is on the ground.
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