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Four suspects arrested in Gatesville robbery

By Lee-Yandra Paulsen Four suspects were arrested and detained at the Khayelitsha South African Police Service for armed robbery, pointing a firearm, possession of an imitation firearm, and possession of stolen property and cash on Sunday. According to police, the Maitland Flying Squad received a tip-off about a vehicle in Khayelitsha allegedly involved in an armed robbery at a Gatesville retail store earlier that day. “At around 14:00, members of […]

today9 July 2024

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Pooke se Bos beneficiaries receive keys to their homes amid extortion

By: Aneeqa du Plessis The elation overflowed at the Pooke se Bos infill housing project in Gatesville, Rylands on Wednesday morning where 15 beneficiaries received the keys to their new homes. Speaking to VOC News at the event, Mayoral Committee Member for Human Settlements, Councillor Malusi Booi described his excitement for the recipients. “We can finally see the jubilation on the faces of these much deserving beneficiaries who have waited […]

today8 March 2023

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Search for missing CPT girl, 8, continues amid rise in kidnappings

LOCAL Rylands Primary School has cautioned parents to remain vigilant, as police continue investigations into the kidnapping of Grade 2 student Abirah Dekhta. The eight-year-old was abducted from her scholar transport in Gatesville last Friday. At least two suspects reportedly boxed in her driver and robbed him, before fleeing with the child. An anti- kidnapping and extortion task force was recently formed in response to a spike in cases in […]

today8 November 2022

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Rylands informal traders share ill feelings with COCT plan to relocate them

With the festive season looming, the City of Cape Town has announced a plan to curb the spread of the coronavirus in the Gatesville, Rylands area. However, the informal traders who are going to be affected by the proposal are unhappy with the decision that they say will affect them adversely. Speaking on the VOC Breakfast show on Friday morning, Mayoral Committee Member for Urban Management, Grant Twigg explained what […]

today6 November 2020

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Draft informal trading plans for Gatesville and Athlone open for comment

The City of Cape Town is inviting the public to comment on the proposed draft informal trading plans for Gatesville and Athlone. The public has until Friday, 31 July 2020 to submit their comments.  The coronavirus pandemic has prompted changes in trading dynamics and the need to review the current informal trading plans. The City says this will help address some of the challenges and create an enabling, supportive and […]

today7 July 2020

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Plans to improve Gatesville trading space during COVID19

Plans are afoot to implement structural changes that accommodate COVID-19 safety regulations in the bustling Gatesville trading hub. It comes after City of Cape Town officials joined the area’s ward councillor Aslam Cassiem on an in-loco inspection and found numerous violations. While the area was deserted a few weeks ago, it has once again become a hive of activity as shoppers return to much-loved stores, traders attract customers through catchy […]

today17 June 2020

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