Gatesville businessman fears for his life after extortionists demand R3 million
A businessman in Gatesville, Athlone, fears for his life and that of his family after receiving numerous life-threatening calls from extortionists demanding a R3 million payout.
Life of Loyiso Nkohla, ‘activist and champion of informal settlements’ celebrated
The sounds of Struggle songs and ululations filled Mew Way Hall in Khayelitsha as the community and political leaders celebrated the life of former politician and activist-turned-businessman Loyiso Nkohla.
Young man killed, 3 people wounded in Tafelsig street shooting
Taaieeque Williams died and three more were wounded after gunmen opened fire in Piketberg Street during a random shooting spree.
Bonteheuwel feeding scheme broken into hours after dishing for community on Eid Mubarak
Hours after Eid Mubarak, a prominent feeding scheme in Bonteheuwel has closed its kitchen – a daily source of meals for more than 400 needy residents – after a burglary.
Grade 5 primary school learner killed in taxi accident in Mitchells Plain
A Grade 5 learner from Rocklands Primary School died in a tragic accident that occurred at the corner of Marguerite Street and AZ Berman Drive in Lentegeur, Mitchells Plain, on Monday morning.
Two Belhar learners injured after a gang fight spilled over into their school
Two seven-year-old learners from Riebeeck Primary School in Belhar were injured when a gang fight spilled over onto their school grounds.
Isiqalo informal settlement school kids fear for their lives after death threats
A group of learners from the Isiqalo informal settlement near Mitchells Plain fear for their lives after they were chased and threatened by five learners from Samora Machel on April 13, who wanted to kill them as revenge for a learner who was killed during a mob attack two months back.
Khayelitsha dog lover throws in towel on keeping canines as her second dog gets killed
A dog lover from Khayelitsha has vowed not to keep any more canines after her 5-year-old dog Biden was killed by unknown assailants on Tuesday.
Call for Ipid to be made into an independent chapter nine institution
Anti-crime group Action Society wants amendments to be made to legislation so that the Independent Police Investigative Directorate (Ipid) can operate as an independent chapter nine institution.
Reward offered for information on missing German tourist Nick Frischke
A reward has been offered for information that might lead to finding Nick Frischke, the German tourist who went missing in February.
Dogs are ‘raped and burnt alive’ at Prasa’s property in Woodstock
A month after Prasa committed to clearing the deteriorating area of the Mascani settlement on Railway Road in Woodstock of vagrants and agreeing to monitor it, the U Watch NHW says illegal occupation of the property continues.
Police arrest 32-year-old Site C man for the rape of 13-year-old Thimna Kuze
A 32-year-old Site C man has been arrested in connection with the murder and rape of 13-year-old Thimna Kuze, who was killed while on a sleepover at her friend’s home last month.
Shock after poo-flinger activist Loyiso Nkohla is gunned down in Philippi
Political parties in the province are calling for a thorough investigation into the murder of former ANC youth league leader and activist Loyiso Nkohla, who was gunned down in Philippi on Monday morning.
Macassar security guard’s life stagnant after police ‘failed to clear his name’ in fraud case
A fraud case that the National Prosecuting Authority allegedly declined to prosecute in 2021 has come to haunt a Macassar security guard two years later.
Parkwood community members protest against the shooting of children
Residents from Nasiegha Williams’ community and Parkwood Primary School pupils staged a demonstration calling for an end to the shooting of children in the area.
Bo-Kaap tourist mugger hands himself over to the police, appears in court today
A twenty-one-year-old Bo-Kaap man was arrested after his attempt to rob a female tourist was captured on her cellphone camera. He is expected to appear in the Cape Town Magistrate’s Court today after his arrest on Friday.
Gugulethu man killed in mob attack after allegedly raping 9-year-old girl
When the victim was asked what had happened she said the man had raped her. When the community members approached him, they were allegedly planning to hand him over to the police, but the perpetrator allegedly said he would be released. This angered them and they started to assault him. He later died.
Intercape suing Police Minister Cele for failing to act on ongoing attacks against its buses
Intercape CEO Johann Ferreira said under the “failed” leadership of Minister Cele and President Cyril Ramaphosa, parts of South Africa had been turned into a “mafia state” where taxi operators rule with impunity.
Calls for more police in Macassar as community faces increase in murders
After two murders in as many days the residents of Macassar have called for more police to patrol their area.
Two Egyptian nationals set to appear over kidnapping and killing of fellow business partner
Two Egyptian nationals charged with murder and kidnapping are expected to appear in Mitchells Plain Magistrate’s Court today on murder and kidnapping charges.
Six men gunned down in Ocean View house in ‘gang-related hit’
Police are investigating a mass shooting in Ocean View, believed to be gang-related, in which six men were shot dead inside a house.
Mongrels gang member charged with attempted murder of 7-year-old girl from Parkwood
A 27-year-old Mongrels gang member accused of shooting and injuring a 7-year-old girl from Parkwood appeared in the Wynberg Magistrate’s Court yesterday.
Bo-Kaap robber attacks and chokes tourist while she films selfie video
The 42-second clip was recorded while the tourist was walking down Chiappini Street, and clearly captured the man attacking her from behind.
Bonteheuwel man arrested for shooting at police
Last month the attack on police and law enforcement officers in the notorious T Block section saw a suspect fleeing the scene in handcuffs after certain community members defended the man from being arrested
Seven-year-old Parkwood girl left paralysed after being caught in gang crossfire
A 7-year-old girl from Parkwood is recovering at the Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital after she was caught in gang crossfire over the weekend which left her paralysed in her lower body.