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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 […]

today4 December 2024

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IPID investigates minors death as result of alleged police brutality

By Loushe Jordaan Gilbert The Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) is investigating the death of 13-year-old boy who succumbed to his injuries following a shootout between local authorities and the South African Police Services (SAPS). On Saturday police services were called to Avonwood, Elsies River, where they were shot at, and in an attempt to defend themselves, they fired rubber bullets at the alleged perpetrators. Residents claim the minor child […]

today9 October 2024

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13-year-old dies after Elsies River shooting incident

By Lee-Yandra Paulsen A 13-year-old boy passed away on Monday following a shooting that occurred on Saturday in Elsies River. The incident took place on Betty Street, where two boys, aged 13 and 17, were shot and wounded. Both sustained serious injuries, with gunshot wounds to the neck and face. The younger boy succumbed to his injuries on Monday. The South African Police Services (SAPS) have opened investigations into one […]

today7 October 2024

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Elsies River teen killed for refusing to join gang

By Ragheema Mclean Authorities have confirmed the tragic death of a 15-year-old boy, who was fatally shot while sleeping in his bed last week in Elsies River. The incident highlights the ongoing challenges faced by communities on the Cape Flats, where crime and violence continue to surge. Speaking on VOC Breakfast community activist Imraan Mukkadam, explained that such killings are especially common during school holidays. “It is very tragic; a […]

today25 September 2024

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Two suspects arrested in Elsies River for illegal firearms possession

By Lee-Yandra Paulsen Two individuals were apprehended in Elsies River for possessing unlicensed and prohibited firearms, along with ammunition on Monday. The arrests were carried out by the South African Police Service's (SAPS) Anti-Gang Unit, which operates in the Western Cape. SAPS spokesperson Captain Frederick van Wyk reported, "While conducting high-density patrols, officers received information about an illegal firearm being kept at a residence in Lynn Street, Norwood Estate, Elsies […]

today11 September 2024

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Deadly shooting incident in Elsies River claims two lives

By Ragheema Mclean A tragic shooting incident in Elsies River resulted in the deaths of a 17-year-old boy and a 26-year-old woman, while three others sustained serious injuries on Sunday. SAPS Warrant Officer Joseph Swartbooi confirmed that Elsies River detectives are currently investigating the incident. “At around 04:20, unknown gunmen opened fire at the occupants of a house in Alard Road in Clarke Estate. A male aged 17 and a […]

today29 July 2024

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Child found intoxicated with drugs sparks community concern in Elsies River

By Ragheema Mclean A distressing incident in Elsies River has brought attention to the escalating drug crisis among children on the Cape Flats. The discovery of an eight-year-old boy intoxicated with cocaine has triggered urgent responses from local authorities and community leaders. Speaking on VOC Breakfast Leonsdale ward councillor Franchesca Walker, said the child’s grandmother approached her for assistance in locating him. “The boys granny came to me and requested […]

today11 June 2024

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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 […]

today11 June 2024

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The Elsies River community is up in arms following an alleged drug raid incident

By Kouthar Sambo The Elsies River community has been up in arms following an alleged drug raid incident in De Range, Elsies River, that left a girl dead after she endured injuries during the incident. The spokesperson for the South African Police Service (SAPS), Warrant Officer Joseph Swartbooi, told VOC News that the matter is still under investigation. This comes after police had allegedly used rubber bullets in an altercation […]

today18 March 2024

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