Xolani Khumalo Reacts to Reiger Park Shooting and Proposes Solutions to Curb Gun Violence

• Six people were killed and three were injured in a drive-by shooting in Reiger Park, Boksburg, on Saturday, 1 November 2025
• Xolani Khumalo shared a video from the scene of the incident and suggested two ways to stop shootings in South Africa
• Several social media users disagreed with Xolani Khumalo's take, while others agreed with his suggestions
• Speaking to Briefly News, psychologist Michele Naude spoke about the importance of showing compassion and empathy towards grieving families

Beloved television host Xolani Khumalo reacted to the drive-by shooting in Reiger Park, Boksburg, that claimed six lives and left three injured on Saturday, 1 November 2025. Khumalo also shared possible solutions to stop the proliferation of shootings in South Africa.

South Africa was plunged into mourning on 1 November after six people were killed in a drive-by shooting. As South Africans reacted to another shooting days after two young women were gunned down in Mamelodi East, Xolani Khumalo joined the conversation and proposed solutions.

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Xolani Khumalo weighs in on Reiger Park shooting

“On 1 November, Xolani Khumalo shared a video reacting to the drive-by shooting in Reiger Park on his official X account. The TV host, who is ActionSA’s official mayoral candidate for Ekurhuleni, shared how a concerned citizen had alerted him about the shooting in the early hours of Saturday, prompting him to rush to the scene.

Khumalo, well-known for his hands-on approach to crime-fighting on Sizok’thola, described the chilling scene he encountered in Reiger Park.

“I was alerted to a shooting incident in Reiger Park and arrived at the scene to find lifeless bodies scattered on the street,” Xolani Khumalo shared.

He suggested solutions to curb the violence that continues to plague the country. Khumalo called for stricter gun laws and closer collaboration between the police and the community to fight gangsterism and the spread of unlicensed firearms.

“Stricter gun laws and police-community collaboration are essential to combat gangsterism and the proliferation of unlicensed firearms,” Khumalo added.

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SA reacts to Xolani Khumalo's possible solutions after Reiger Park shooting

In the comments, several social media users argued that gun laws were not the issue but corruption. Some proposed solutions to help curb gun-related crimes in South Africa.

Here are some of the comments:

@TheJustCaused agreed:

“South African laws on paper look great, and it ends right there.”

@109629L alleged:

“Here is the funny thing: @SAPoliceService will tell you we don’t have cars and police officers to investigate. But look at @G20. all police officers are coming out and all vehicles 🚗 are coming out.”

@StHonorable shared:

“The mothers there defend their children when police say they're part of gangs.”

@ekse_katt suggested:

“Parliament should change laws so that crimes involving firearms and drugs should not have bail or parole until ballistic can manage the backlog and is running at full capacity. Until then, the Judiciary is compromising police work and the safety of society.”

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Michele Naude explained to Briefly News about the importance of showing compassion and empathy toward grieving families.

She said that when someone is murdered, the grieving family is already suffering, and it's cruel to question and insult the victim's character.

"It is devastating enough to lose a family member, especially to murder, without having aspersions cast on the victim’s character. Grieving families need compassion, understanding and support emotionally and socially. Expressing empathy for individuals experiencing the loss of a loved one is essential. Grief is a universal experience, and demonstrating kindness can offer meaningful support during such times," Naude said.

DJ Fresh shares why Xolani Khumalo is perfect for Ekurhuleni

Meanwhile, Briefly News reported that DJ Fresh shared his thoughts on whether Xolani Khumalo is suitable to be the mayor of Ekurhuleni

In a snippet shared on X, DJ Fresh also shared why he believes Xolani Khumalo is not a celebrity. DJ Fresh's comments sparked a wave of reactions, with social media users also endorsing Xolani Khumalo's mayoral candidacy.

Source: Briefly News