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Extortion Threat Halts R400 Million in Western Cape Infrastructure Projects

As extortion continues to plague residents across the City of Cape Town, key stakeholders convened for a high-level Anti-Extortion Summit last week. Western Cape Premier Alan Winde confirmed that criminal interference has delayed R400 million worth of public infrastructure projects across the province. "This criminal behaviour is not only costing the province financially, but also affecting the delivery of much-needed services to our people," Winde stated. Meanwhile, MEC for Police […]

today23 June 2025

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EC police force’s strategy for combating extortion has been criticized by the Portfolio Committee on Police

The Eastern Cape (EC) police's strategy for combating extortion has drawn criticism from the Portfolio Committee on Police. Ian Cameron, the chairperson of the committee, said that reported cases would be formally followed up to ensure responsibility during an oversight visit to Mthatha. Cameron further stressed the committee’s concern about the effectiveness of police strategies in addressing the growing extortion crisis affecting businesses and residents in the region. “You really […]

today26 March 2025

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Man arrested for firearms and drug possession in Samora Machel

A 24-year-old man was arrested on Wednesday (23 October) for the illegal possession of firearms, ammunition, and drugs in an informal settlement in Samora Machel. Police spokesperson Sergeant Wesley Twigg stated that officers received a tip-off about firearms being stored at a residence allegedly linked to extortion. The continued fight to eradicate extortion related crime in our communities yielded success when members of the Anti-Economical and Extortion Crime Task Team […]

today24 October 2024

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Crime analyst says South African criminals no longer fear police

Crime analyst Willem Els said South African criminals have lost fear and respect for police, as shootouts between criminals and police members are on the rise across the country. Earlier this week, a shootout ensued between the South African Police Services (SAPS) and a group of seven men allegedly involved in extortion at a shop owner in Bothasig. Speaking on VOC Breakfast on Friday Els said criminals have become brazen […]

today27 September 2024

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Social workers in Delft targeted by extortionists amid rising threats

By Lee-Yandra Paulsen As extortion rises across South Africa, social workers in Delft have become the latest victims, underscoring the growing threat to those serving vulnerable communities in the Western Cape. The situation has raised serious concerns about the safety of essential workers. Western Cape Minister for Social Development, Jaco Londt, explained, “We need to view this in the broader context of the past five years. Since April 2019, there […]

today19 September 2024

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Government criticized for ineffective response to extortion mafias

By Lee-Yandra Paulsen Chairperson of Parliament's Police Portfolio Committee, Ian Cameron, has strongly criticized the government's approach to tackling extortion syndicates, describing it as ineffective. Four provinces, KwaZulu Natal, Eastern Cape, Gauteng, and Western Cape, account for 73% of extortion crimes. Cameron’s remarks follow the recent launch of a special hotline to report extortion in the Eastern Cape. Speaking on VOC Breakfast, Cameron commended the police for their acknowledgement of […]

today10 September 2024

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Police Mr Senzo Mchunu is slammed by political parties for having no strategy to fight extortion

By Kouthar Sambo Early reports revealed that Political parties are battling to combat extortion as claims have been leveled against Police Minister Mr Senzo Mchunu (and police at large) for having no strategy to fight extortion. Speaking on VOC's PM Drive show on Wednesday, an organised crime expert Chad Thomas said the police force lacks the necessary infrastructure and resources to combat crime. "The tone that is being heard from […]

today4 September 2024

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R1 million bounty offered to find City official killers

The City of Cape Town has now increased its reward to a whopping R1 million from R100 000 for information leading to the conviction of the killers of a City official, who was fatally wounded in a shooting incident at a housing site in Delft last month. “We urge those with information to come forward so that we can see justice done for the family of Ms Wendy Kloppers. We […]

today2 March 2023

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Western Cape amplifies call for kidnappings, extortions task team

Reagen Allen, Western Cape MEC for police oversight and community safety, has reiterated his call for the formation of an integrated kidnappings and extortion task team. Allen was responding on Saturday to news that abducted Cape Town businesswoman Anichka Penev had been reunited with her family on Friday evening. “We extended our gratitude to those responsible for Penev’s safe return. During this time we will continue to keep the family […]

today9 October 2022

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