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Teen arrested in Parkwood for illegal firearm possession

The South African Police Services (SAPS) arrested a 17-year-old male in Parkwood for unlawful possession of a firearm and ammunition while conducting crime prevention duties on Monday. SAPS spokesperson Sergeant Wesley Twigg detailed the incident: “Grassy Park police were patrolling Dove Road, Parkwood, when they heard a gunshot nearby. Upon investigating, they saw three males fleeing the scene. After pursuing them, officers apprehended one suspect and found a .22 calibre […]

today22 October 2024

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VOC to host Wellness Day and Blanket Drive in Parkwood

By Ragheema Mclean As part of the Voice of the Cape (VOC) community outreach initiative for August, VOC has collaborated a with few organizations to host a Wellness Day aimed at assisting hundreds of individuals who are unable to afford basic medical services. On Saturday, 17 August, the Goodwood Islamic Society Wellness Centre and Things on Wheels will join VOC at Masjidus Sabr in Parkwood to provide various medical services […]

today2 August 2024

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Group accused of killing e-hailer in mob justice attack set to return to court next month

LOCAL The murder case against 12 people accused of killing e-hailing driver, Abongile Mafalala in Parkwood will return to court on 20 October 2023. According to National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) regional spokesperson, Eric Ntabazalila, the matter had been postponed for continuation of discussions around a possible plea and sentencing agreement. Mafalala died after being attacked and torched in a mob-justice incident in May last year. The 12 people stand accused […]

today9 September 2023

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Nine suspects arrested following brutal mob murder of Uber driver

By Tauhierah Salie Nine suspects have been arrested in connection with the brutal murder of an Uber driver in Parkwood on Tuesday. Abongile Mafelala, from Du Noon, was beaten to death and his car stripped and set alight after being accused of attempting to kidnap children in the area. Just hours after the incident, the charred components of a burnt-out car on a blackened patch of grass at the entrance […]

today4 June 2022

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Man murdered in Parkwood mob-justice attack identified as E-hailing driver

Following a brazen attack of mob justice in Parkwood earlier this week, South Africa Police Service (SAPS) have confirmed that the unknown man murdered at the hands of irate residents has been identified as 31-year-old Abongile Mafalala. Mafalala, an innocent e-hailing driver was assaulted and set alight after he was accused of perpetrating a kidnapping. “Grassy Park police are currently executing an operation with a view to arresting those behind […]

today3 June 2022

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COVID-19 in Parkwood: “They’ll only take it serious when somebody gets it”

By Tauhierah Salie More than a third of a nationwide lockdown, which called on all citizens to stay indoors to reduce the spread of the coronavirus, has come and gone. And, after claiming more than two dozen lives on South African soil and infecting more than 1 800 others, the regulations remain tough to abide by in some communities. On Thursday, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced an extension of two weeks […]

today15 April 2020

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Parkwood residents protest to keep momentum of housing demands alive

While Parkwood residents await the City of Cape Town’s official response to their housing demands, community organisations have planned protest action in a bid to keep the momentum around their concerns alive.  Residents of Parkwood held a symbolic protest on May 19, 2018, in which they erected temporary structures on vacant land that is situated on Prince George Drive in Cape Town. Residents have been calling attention to the living […]

today7 July 2018

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Parkwood residents not satisfied with councillor’s solution to barkyarder crisis

After years of waiting on the City of Cape Town’s housing list, residents of Parkwood have been informed that land has been earmarked for their relocation. Residents of Parkwood in the greater Grassy Park met with ward councillor William Akim for a feedback session on the housing issue. The meeting follows violent clashes between residents and police in protest action embarked on by backyard dwellers who called for housing and […]

today31 May 2018

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Parkwood councillor to provide feedback on housing demands

Following recent violent clashes between Parkwood residents and police, ward councillor William John Akim and the sub-council manager, Fred Monk, are expected to inform residents on Wednesday evening about the way forward in addressing their housing concerns. Residents of Parkwood held a symbolic protest on May 19, 2018, in which they erected temporary structures on vacant land that is situated on Prince George Drive in Cape Town. Residents have been […]

today30 May 2018

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