Nawaal Botha, a Hanover Park resident, experienced a terrifying petrolbomb attack on her council apartment in the early morning hours, but her husband was able to extinguish the fire. The reason for the attack remains unknown, but Hanover Park is a community plagued by gang violence and crime. Botha’s daughter and grandchildren have been traumatized, and the family is frustrated with the lack of action from law enforcement. This attack is just one of many in the area, highlighting the harsh reality of living in a community paralyzed by gang violence and fear.
On a quiet morning in Hanover Park, residents were hit by gale force winds that caused significant damage to properties and left three people injured. The South African Weather Service (SAWS) had issued a Yellow level two warning in anticipation of strong winds and large waves caused by a substantial cold front.