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News24 reports that the fatal shooting at the upscale Solo restaurant in Sandton on Thursday evening, in which three people were killed and four others injured, has ignited a debate within the Gauteng legislature concerning the regulation of private bodyguards and their weapons.
Chairperson of the community safety portfolio committee, Dr Bandile Masuku, addressed the media on Friday during the release of the provincial quarterly crime statistics. He expressed concerns about the intimidating presence of private bodyguards openly carrying rifles. Masuku said these concerns had been communicated to the Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority, urging for regulatory measures to be imposed on private bodyguards. The shooting at Solo restaurant involved prominent businessman Sphamandla Mabonga and his bodyguards. Mabonga and two of his bodyguards attempted to enter the restaurant armed. An argument ensued, which escalated into a lethal gunfight between Mabonga's bodyguards and the venue's security personnel. Two of the bodyguards were later declared dead at the scene. Mabonga was declared dead on arrival at hospital. A community policing forum member, two patrons, and a security guard, were wounded and also taken to hospital.
- Read the full original of the report in the above regard by Ntwaagae Seleka at News24 (subscription or trial registration required)
- Read too, Businessman Sphamandla Mabonga killed at Solo restaurant, at News24
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