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The Gauteng Provincial Legislature’s Portfolio Committee on Community Safety strongly condemns the recent tragic murder of a medical doctor in Dobsonville describing the incident as utterly unacceptable and regrettable.

The doctor, tragically shot during an armed robbery at his medical facility in Dobsonville, succumbed to his injuries at a nearby hospital. It is deeply troubling that he lost his life simply for refusing to surrender his laptop and phones to the suspects.

This heartbreaking incident serves as a sad reminder of the pervasive violence that plagues our communities, with innocent individuals bearing the brunt of heinous crimes. Despite concerted efforts by government and civil society to combat crime in Gauteng and across the nation, criminals continue to wreak havoc and instill fear among South Africans.

The Committee urgently calls upon law enforcement agencies to swiftly apprehend those responsible for this senseless act of violence and ensure that they are brought to justice.

It is imperative that we send a resounding message that senseless crimes of this nature have no place in our society and that perpetrators will be held accountable for their actions.

Furthermore, the Committee extends its heartfelt condolences to the family of the deceased doctor. We stand in solidarity with them during this difficult time and recognize the invaluable role that doctors play in saving lives and providing essential medical care to those in need.

We urge the entire nation to unite in condemning violence and reaffirming our commitment to building safer communities for all.

Issued by Gauteng Provincial Legislature