Oyisa George

A second suspect has been arrested in connection with the murder of 14-year-old Alnika Mitchell in Kensington. The 23-year-old suspect is expected to appear at the Cape Town Magistrate’s Court on Monday. “He was arrested on Thursday on charges of murder and attempted murder,” said police spokesperson Wesley Twigg. The first accused, 35-year-old Milosh Basson, made a brief second appearance at the Cape Town Magistrate’s Court on Thursday. His case […]

A six-year-old boy was tragically found dead in a washing machine at his home in Steenberg on Friday morning. The child’s father reported him missing to the police, who accompanied him to the house to search for the boy. “The investigation led our members to a washing machine where the body of the child was found. Medical personnel declared the victim deceased at the scene. A post-mortem will be conducted […]

SANTACO Western Cape has launched a Festive Road Safety Activation at the Site-C Long Distance Taxi Rank in Khayelitsha as families across the country prepare to travel for the holidays. The initiative began on Thursday, under the theme Putting driver wellness first. The campaign focuses on ensuring that long-distance taxi drivers and their vehicles are prepared for the busy festive season. Drivers are being encouraged to prioritise rest, take regular […]

The alleged killer of 14-year-old Alnika Mitchell has had his court matter postponed to next Thursday. The 35-year-old, Milosh Basson, made a brief appearance at the Cape Town Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday. He faces six charges, including the murder of Alnika, who was shot in the yard of her Kensington home on Sunday while watching matric celebrations. Basson also faces charges dating back to 2023, including four counts of attempted […]

A week of brutal attacks on children across Cape Town has left at least six young victims dead or critically injured, prompting outrage from communities and civil organisations. Among them was nine-year-old Zechariah Matthee, killed during a mass shooting in Rocklands, Mitchells Plain last week. Two young adults, aged 25 and 30, also died in the attack. Action Society has been mandated by Zechariah’s family to monitor the investigation. “This […]