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The North West Provincial Government has learnt with great sadness about the passing on of yet another young person as a result of the gang fights in Kanana township near Orkney.

The brutal killing of the young person happened next to Matlhaleng Secondary School and has left learners and teachers who witnessed the incident in a state of shock at the school.

The SAPS confirms this incident and that a community meeting is being convened on Wednesday 11 May 2016 in a quest to bring about a lasting intervention on the gangsterism that has reportedly been going on for some time.

Premier Mahumapelo has condemned the brutal killing and has urged the gangsters to seize fire in Kanana.

“The current spate of attacks and counter attacks by the warring gangsters will not assist to bring peace but will only serve to exacerbate tensions in the area. I therefore urge the gangs to stop fighting and allow the community and law enforcement agencies to intervene.” Mahumapelo said.

Mahumapelo has called on the Department of Social Development and Education and Sport Development to intervene and provide counselling to learners and teachers at Matlhaleng Secondary School.

He has emphasised that dialogue amongst key stakeholders in the area must be given a chance so that lasting peace is restored.

Issued by North West Office of the Premier