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Elsies River community to host mass prayer march to alleviate gang violence

A mass prayer meeting is set to take place this weekend in the Elsies River area as several communities are plagued by gang violence. In recent days several communities throughout the Cape Flats have seen an increase in gang related crimes which has left several communities calling for more to be done to restore bleeding communities. Speaking on VOC Breakfast on Wednesday, Bishop Manny Van Niekerk Spiritual leader in Elsies […]

4 December 2024

Local

Nyanga hit with another mass murder, police launch manhunt

By Ragheema Mclean As gang violence and crime persist on the Cape Flats, Western Cape SAPS have called on the public to assist with information regarding the murder of four men in their twenties and the attempted murder of four others in Nyanga last night (5 May 2024). Western Cape Police Oversight and Community Safety MEC, Reagen Allen, has strongly condemned the attack. Allen stated, “It cannot continue in this […]

6 May 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

Elsies River community struggles with Surge in Crime

By Ragheema Mclean The Elsies River Community has witnessed an increase in crime, with a recent report indicating a spat of violence between members of the community and local police force resulting in the death of a teenager. At least three other civilians were wounded in the unrest on Sunday evening (17 March). The Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) is currently probing violent clashes between police officers and Elsies River […]

19 March 2024

Local

Mass prayer service held in Nyanga for safe festive season & reducing crime

Residents and civic organisations gathered in Nyanga on Saturday for a safety prayer campaign. The Nyanga Community Policing Forum (CPF) said the aim of the campaign was also to bring all relevant stakeholders under one roof to find solutions that can be implemented to reduce crime in the area. Over the past few years, Nyanga has been considered the ‘murder capital’ of South Africa. Recently, a tourist from the United States was […]

3 December 2023

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CPF’s call for consistency in anti-crime efforts

By Ragheema Mclean Community Policing Forums (CPF) on the Cape Flats have expressed their concern and disappointment over the recent call from the National Police Minister, Bheki Cele, to intensify efforts against criminals. Cele’s call comes amid the hijacking of Transport Minister, Sindisiwe Chikunga, her brother, and two bodyguards earlier this week. Chikunga and her VIP protectors were robbed of firearms and cellphones while changing a tyre that had punctured […]

9 November 2023

News

If Hanover Park residents stand together, peace can be restored- Moulana Yazeed Benjamin

By Loushe Jordaan Gilbert Out of desperation to end crime and bring an end to the sporadic incidents of shootings and murders in Hanover Park, religious leaders said they are forced to take action as the South African Police Service [SAPS] are failing them. The Imam of Masjidun Nur in Hanover Park, Moulana Yazeed Benjamin said religious leaders and community members had a report back meeting on Sunday discussing the […]

9 October 2023

Local

Hanover Park Imams unite to tackle rising crime and chaos

By Lee-Yandra Paulsen In response to the alarming rise in crime and turmoil plaguing Hanover Park, a community in Cape Town, a coalition of local imams and clergy members convened a meeting to explore collaborative solutions. The community has been grappling with escalating crime rates, prompting religious leaders to take proactive steps to address the pressing issues. The Imam of Masjidun Nur in Hanover Park, Moulana Yazeed Benjamin, shared insights […]

5 October 2023

Local

A sneak peek into the weekend crime overview

By Kouthar Sambo Western Cape police are investigating two murder cases following the killing of two off-duty police Sergeants. In one incident, a 36-year-old police sergeant based at the Elsies River police station was approached by a gunman while sitting in his vehicle. The gunman fired several shots at the driver. In another unrelated incident, a 43-year-old Sergeant from Nyanga was with friends in Mandela Park in Cape Town, when […]

12 June 2023

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