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Former Durban Central detective Bhekukwazi Mdweshu has been convicted of attempted murder for his role in a series of crimes committed by the Glebelands Eight a group of men who terrorised Umlazi’s Glebelands Hostel between August 2014 and March 2016 via acts of extortion, attempted murder an. ....
Little is clear, especially since increasingly beleaguered residents have been muted by fear yet again. Although they say renewed attempts to extort “protection money” – seemingly for self-enrichment this time, not the slaughter of former hostel leaders – have triggered the resurgence in violence. According to witness testimonies in the ongoing Glebelands Eight trial, money “collected” from residents of blocks under the control of Mdweshu’s cabal were used to buy guns and ammunition, to pay hitmen, to bribe police and court officials or for legal fees if one of their number was arrested. Sometimes cash was extorted to cover transport so accomplices or allies of the accused could show their support in court. There is a widespread and mostly unspoken understanding that those who fail to contribute will face eviction, assault or murder. Without exception, Glebelands “collections” lead to death since many residents simply cannot afford to pay. ....