Crime
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Lwandle taxi violence fears after shooting leaves one dead, two injured
Lwandle police registered a murder and two counts of attempted murder following a shooting incident on Monday 27 October.
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Five appeared in court for Philippi-East mass murder
Five accused including two minors appeared in the Athlone Magistrates’ Court in Athlone this morning in relation to the seven people who were shot and killed and later set alight…
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A homeowner speaks out after a mass killing in his house in Philippi-East
The owner of the house in Better Life, Philippi East where seven people were shot and killed before they were set alight on Friday 18 October was still quite traumatised…
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Seven men shot dead and bodies set alight in Philippi East
Police in the Western Cape have launched a large-scale manhunt after seven men aged between 20 and 30 were shot dead and their bodies set alight in Philippi East on…
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Gugulethu security guard murdered in attack, suspects flee with firearms
Gugulethu police are on the hunt for a group of gunmen who ambushed four security guards at NY 5 Gugulethu Cemetery on Thursday 9 October, killing one and injuring three…
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Gugulethu SCPF president calls for unity after suspected extortion killings
A leader of Gugulethu Spiritual Crime Prevention Forum (SCPF) urged the community to “unite against crime”.
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Three suspects appear in court for murder of Cape Town law enforcement officer
Three suspects charged with the brutal murder of off-duty Law Enforcement Advancement Plan (LEAP) officer Yonke Pakade appeared in Athlone Magistrates Court today, with their case postponed until Tuesday, October…
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Four arrested for brutal murder of LEAP officer
Four suspects are set to appear before the Athlone Magistrates Court tomorrow in connection with the brutal hijacking and murder of Law Enforcement Advancement Plan (LEAP) officer Yonke Pakade, who died…
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Enough is enough: Gugulethu church leader calls for action after shootings
Gugulethu police are investigating two counts of murder following a shooting incident on Friday 10 October at the Lotus informal settlement.
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Security guard killed, three injured in Gugulethu Cemetery shooting
Four security guards were attacked while on duty at NY 5 Gugulethu Cemetery on Thursday 9 October. One died and three were injured during the incident.
