Tensions are rising in Ekurhuleni after armed men hired to protect spaza shops owned by foreign nationals allegedly shot and killed one person and injured a 15-year-old teenager in Tsakani, Brakpan. Retaliatory attacks spreadYesterday, locals allegedly torched several spaza shops, mostly allegedly owned by Ethiopian and Pakistan nationals. “The loss of any life is tragic and the teenager shot is deeply concerning. Our condolences go to the grieving family, the family of the child and the community,” Sheikh said. Private security officers allegedly came and started shooting randomly and, in the process, a 15-year-old teenager was shot and injured.