/ 30 July 1999

VIGILANTES PURSUE VIGILANTES

ALEXANDRA youths went on the rampage on Thursday, following the funeral of Pule Mokonyane (20), allegedly burnt to death on Sunday night by vigilantes. According to SABC-TV news, the youths set fire to the car of one of those believed to be responsible for Mokonyane’s death. The fire was extinguished by the fire brigade, but police appeared to be helpless in the face of the mob’s anger. No arrests have been reported, either for the rioting, or for the killing of Mokonyane.