# The DA in the Western Cape says national government remains disconnected from the realities facing communities plagued by gang violence. This follows deadly weekend shootings in Fisantekraal and Salt River that left three people dead and three others wounded. The DA’s Benedicta van Minnen criticised deputy president Paul Mashatile for failing to engage directly with affected residents during a recent visit to Mitchells Plain:
DA blames national government for ongoing violence in Western Cape communities [SOUND]
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