Empty classrooms as parents continue to keep kids home after week of violence in Cape Town | News24

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A teacher at a school in Bonteheuwel, Cape Town, had only one lone pupil in her classroom on Friday as some parents continue to keep their children home following a week of violence.

Kar Hao is believed to have been shot at Ntlango Cresent on Thursday after his car was diverted during road closures.

Kwinana was killed in a drive-by shooting while carrying out patrols with two colleagues the following day. Qwebe said people were devastated by the strike, and the community was traumatised over the unfolding events. The return to normalcy was welcomed by residents, who were now able to go to work, hospital, clinics, and local shopping centres, most of which were closed for financial and safety reasons.Lentegeur CPF chairperson Byron de Villiers said residents were angry with the ongoing intimidation and demonstrations that prevented them from leaving their homes during the strike.There is still a lot of hesitancy to go out and many residents were uncertain about whether they should go to work today.

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