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Elsies River CPF hosts peace march amid rising violence and drug epidemic

By Lee-Yandra Paulsen The Elsies River Community Police Forum (CPF) hosted a march in response to an increase in violent shootings, including the recent tragic death of a 24-year-old woman. CPF spokesperson, Imraahn Mukaddam, discussed the protests and the area's crime issues Monday on VOC Breakfast. “On Sunday, we organized a peace march in Leonsdale with about 100 participants, and the crowd grew as we walked through various townships,” Mukaddam […]

11 June 2024

News

Crime surge in Strandfontein: CPF raises alarm

By Lee-Yandra Paulsen The Strandfontein Community Policing Forum (CPF) has sounded the alarm over a recent surge in crime, citing a spate of shootings, drug houses, and thefts plaguing the area. CPF chairperson, Sandy Schuter, provided an update on the situation on Thursday, expressing concern over the escalating violence. "We've experienced a series of shooting incidents for about three to four consecutive weeks," said Schuter. "In one night on the border of Strandfontein and […]

2 May 2024

Local

The Athlone community is up in arms following the murder of a businesswoman inside her home in Rylands

By Kouthar Sambo The Athlone community is up in arms as they have grown concerned about the spike in crime in the area following the murder of a businesswoman inside her home in Rylands on Friday, 26 April. Speaking on VOC's Drive Time show on Monday, the Athlone Community Police Forum (CPF) Sharon Classen said the woman was assaulted inside her home, and there was no forced entry. She described […]

29 April 2024

Local

The search for the Saldanha Bay missing child continues

By Kouthar Sambo Marking the fifth consecutive day, the search for the child, Joshlin Smith, who went missing from her mother's boyfriend's house in Saldanha Bay on Monday, 19 February, is still underway. The Saldanha Bay Municipality said it would issue a R20,000 reward for information that can help police locate the seven-year-old. According to Saldanha Bay Mayor Andre Truter, he has since raised R20,000 for information about the child’s […]

24 February 2024

Local

Gugulethu CPF’s murder raises concerns over community volunteers safety

By Ragheema Mclean Police are currently investigating the murder of the Deputy Chairperson of the Gugulethu Community Policing Forum (CPF), Lulama Dinginto who was ambushed in her home on Sunday 10 December. Authorities have announced a reward of R50,000 for information leading to the suspect. Investigations are ongoing as law enforcement seeks to establish the motive behind the attack. Not only has Dinginto’s death rung through the community but has also […]

18 December 2023

Local

Gugulethu CPF Member’s Murder Shakes Community

By Ragheema Mclean The Deputy Chairperson of the Gugulethu Community Policing Forum, (CPF) Lulama “Guffy” Dinginto was murdered at her home during the early hours of Sunday morning. It is understood that Dinginto was fatally shot by an unknown suspect. Speaking to VOC News, National CPF Fransina Lukas vehemently condemned the senseless killing of the deputy chairperson of the Gugulethu CPF. She expressed: “The only sin of this brave crime […]

11 December 2023

Local

Multi-Disciplinary team created to tackle crime in the Cape Flats

By Ragheema Mclean In response to ongoing gang violence and crime plaguing the Cape Flats, the Western Cape Government has taken a proactive step by establishing a multi-disciplinary task force dedicated to addressing crime in high-risk areas such as Hanover Park. Speaking on the VOC Sunday Live show on Sunday morning, Landsdowne Community Police Forum (CPF) chairman, Rafique Foflonker said that the area-based teams are a group of government and […]

10 December 2023

Local

Gender-Based Violence (GBV): How cultural beliefs and practices perpetuate violence against women and children

By Kouthar Sambo As 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence (GBV) edges closer to an end, we peel the layers on how cultural beliefs and practices perpetuate violence against women and children. What do the numbers say? GBV is an ongoing social ill that continues to rear its ugly head in society. National Community Police Forum (CPF) Fransina Lukas said GBV on the Cape Flats has reached alarming proportions. […]

7 December 2023

Local

The City of Cape Town is under pressure to address the housing crisis

By Kouthar Sambo The City of Cape Town is under increasing pressure to address its housing crisis as the Dunoon area is marked by informal settlements, particularly Dunoon and the Greater Kosovo. This comes after residents started erecting double-story informal structures, while others excavated their shelters into the Potsdam Bridge's embankment. "The City has had regular engagements with affected residents in the Potsdam road vicinity. The City will assist the residents […]

16 November 2023

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