Local News
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Teen accused of Marikana shebeen massacre abandons bail application
The case of a 19-year-old accused of murder was postponed to Thursday 16 April in the Athlone Magistrates’ Court for further investigation.
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Mfuleni celebrates 50 years of growth, unity and struggle
Hundreds of people from Mfuleni and surrounding areas gathered at Manzomthombo Secondary School playground in the area on Saturday 31 January to celebrate the 50th anniversary of this area’s existence.
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Police probe fatal shooting of security officer in Gugulethu
Gugulethu police are investigating a murder and attempted murder following the fatal shooting of a security officer on the corner of Mjodo and Great Dutch street in KTC around 14:30 on Friday 30 January.
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Public Protector educates Makhaza residents on their rights
In an effort to educate and empower people about their rights officials from the Office of the Public Protector held a public session with residents from Makhaza, Khayelitsha today.
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No taxi accidents on the road this past festive season
For the first time in history the Cape Organisation of the Democratic Taxi Association (Codeta) completed the festive season with no major accident reported on the road.
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Marikana community mourns nine victims of deadly shebeen shooting
African Gospel Church at Marikana informal settlement in Philippi East was packed to the rafters during the memorial service for nine people who were shot and killed in a shebeen…
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Covid informal settlement residents reject relocation over small housing units
Residents from Covid informal settlement in Mfuleni who are residing along the lake in the area are adamant that they are not relocating to the new structures stating that the…
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Athlone court postpones bail for 19-year-old accused in Marikana mass shooting
A 19-year-old murder accused has been remanded in custody after his case postponed until Monday 2 February for a full bail profile and further investigation.
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Man arrested in connection with Marikana mass shooting
A 19-year-old male is expected to appear at the Athlone Magistrates’ Court today in connection with the mass shooting that occurred in the Marikana informal settlement in Philippi East on…
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Three killed, one wounded in Kosovo informal settlement shooting
Residents of Kosovo informal settlement in Samora Machel are reeling from gun violence yet again, after three people were gunned down and one wounded in an incident on Saturday 24…
