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Eldorado Park community gathers for Nathaniel Julies’ memorial

A memorial service has been held for Nathaniel Julies in Eldorado Park, south of Johannesburg. 16-year-old Julies was shot dead allegedly by the police on Wednesday last week. The killing of the teenager sparked unrest in the community with residents calling for justice for Julies, who had Down Syndrome. Thursday’s memorial service took place on the day that a third suspect appeared in the Protea Magistrates Court in connection with […]

4 September 2020

News

Nathaniel Julius: ‘Why is justice only served when the nation cries foul’

The death of a teenager with Downs Syndrome has sparked public outrage across the country after angry community members in Eldorado Park accused police of shooting 16-year-old Nathaniel Julius. Residents took to the street to vent their frustrations where they threw stones and petrol bombs at SAPS and JMPD officers. The horrific scenes unfolded throughout the day, as the family of the slain teenager mourned. Nathaniel was allegedly shot by […]

31 August 2020

Local

There is a criminal hand in every protest – Mbalula

Minister of Police Fikile Mbalula says at every protest there will always be a hand of criminality. “Our approach is going to shift, because we must get the criminals and those who promote lawlessness. Genuine protest of our people gets infiltrated by criminals who use the opportunity to conduct themselves in criminal activity,” Mbalula said. Mbalula was addressing officers of the SAPS and the Johannesburg Metro Police Department during his […]

11 May 2017

Eldorado Park

Eldorado Park community gathers for Nathaniel Julies’ memorial

Nathaniel Julius: ‘Why is justice only served when the nation cries foul’

There is a criminal hand in every protest – Mbalula

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