In an ominous progression from earlier developments (Daily Maverick 28 June 2017 - Glebelands Hostel: Where ultra-violence is the new normal) sources at Glebelands Hostel reported on Wednesday that widespread "collections" had been taking place at most of the old blocks. R50 per bed and R200 per room have allegedly been extorted from residents over the past few days. If everyone who was squeezed coughed up, this latest "collection" may have netted around R100,000 - enough to pay bail for the recently arrested Glebelands multiple murder suspect; bribe a magistrate; or pay for a hit on a community leader.
Thugs have reportedly announced that "Friday is judgement day," and rumours are circulating that an attack on Block R is imminent.
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