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Western Cape Police Probe Two Mass Shootings

By Odwa Mkentane Western Cape police are investigating two separate mass shooting incidents that occurred on Wednesday evening, in Tafelsig, Mitchells Plain, and Philippi East. The attacks claimed the lives of seven people and left five others injured. Police spokesperson Andre Traut says while the incidents occurred within minutes of each other, police have confirmed that investigations into the shootings are ongoing, and the motives remain unknown. “At approximately 20:10, […]

today9 July 2026

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Three suspects to appear in court for Bishop Lavis mass shooting

By Loushe Jordaan Gilbert Three suspects are due to appear in the Bishop Lavis Magistrates court on Monday for charges of murder, attempted murder and the possession of unlicensed firearm. Police spokesperson Brigadier Novela Potelwa confirmed the trio, aged 17, 24 and 29 were arrested. This as officials continue to work around the clock to restore calm to the area. “Following the tragic incident where seven people were shot and […]

today28 October 2024

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Latest mass murders on Cape Flats emphasises need for change in several communities

By Loushe Jordaan Gilbert The latest mass murders on the Cape Flats have left several families mourning with calls mounting for justice to prevail. This comes amid innocent bystanders continuously losing their lives due to the ongoing gang violence plaguing several communities. Seven people were murdered in Bishop Lavis, while five others were shot and killed in Atlantis last week. Speaking on VOC Breakfast on Monday, Llewelyn MacMaster Chairman of […]

today28 October 2024

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Police minister Bheki Cele gets tough on crime-ridden Khayelitsha

Police Minister Bheki Cele has allocated more resources to the crime ridden community of Khayelitsha. At least 26 people have been killed in mass shootings in the area so far this year. vincial government saying there's a lack of manpower to rid areas like Khayelitsha of violent criminals. Cele announced that police stations in Khayelitsha would be receiving more vehicles to help fight crime. Five commissions of inquiries were also […]

today17 June 2022

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Khayelitsha residents pray for end to mass shootings

Religious leaders, residents and police in Khayelitsha came together for a day of prayer at the Site C Stadium as the community reels from a recent spate of murders. Just this week it was reported that three siblings were killed in a mass shooting, while six others were killed earlier this month. There were two similar shootings in March. Religious leaders held an interfaith event to build community solidarity among […]

today26 May 2022

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Police continue to investigate two mass shootings in Cape Town

Two mass shootings in Cape Town are still under investigation by police. Last weekend three men were gunned down in Nyanga. On Saturday Samora Machel residents were shocked to find three men had been murdered in their community. The victims - aged between 20 and 25 - were found with gunshot wounds to the head. This happened three days after another Cape Town community was rocked by a mass shooting. […]

today3 July 2021

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