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Khayelitsha Development Forum believes latest mass killing might be gang-related

LOCAL Local police are investigating another mass shooting in Site C Khayelitsha. Five yet-to-be-identified men were shot and killed and a sixth person died in hospital on Sunday evening. Police spokesperson, Novela Potelwa, says police were called out to the corner of Maphongwana and Idada Street in Site C just after 20h00, where they found the bodies of the five victims who had been shot. She says a sixth person […]

9 May 2022

News

Another fatal shooting incident leaves 6 people dead in Khayelitsha

Six people were shot and killed when three unknown gunmen open fire on them in Lindela Road in the Enkanini informal settlement in Khayelitsha. Western Cape police spokesperson, Novela Potelwa, says police found the bodies of the victims across two scenes about 200 metres apart. "The yet to be identified victims, comprising of two women and four men are estimated the ages of 22 and 27. Police have opened murder […]

21 March 2022

International News

Texas: At least 13 wounded in downtown Austin shooting

At least 13 people have been wounded, two critically, after a shooting in downtown Austin, Texas. Gunfire erupted just before 1:25am (06:25 GMT) on Saturday along Sixth Street, a popular area filled with bars and restaurants. The street was barricaded to keep out vehicles at the time of the shooting, Austin Police Department Interim Chief Joseph Chacon said. “Our officers responded very quickly,” added Chacon. “They were able to immediately […]

12 June 2021

Local

Instincts ‘kicked in’ for Leo Prinsloo as he dodged armed robbers

A security escort who dodged a hail of bullets while he and his colleague were driving in Pretoria said his cool response was based on preparedness and his instincts. Speaking to eNCA, Leo Prinsloo said: “You sort of need to expect things like that to happen because it prepares your mind for what you need to do. “When we train people we tell them to pre-visualise what they are going […]

5 May 2021

News

Hanover Park boy, 13, shot days after interfaith prayer meeting

A 13-year-old boy believed to be from Hanover Park was shot in the back while at a farm in Phillipi yesterday. Western Cape SAPS Spokesperson, Captain FC Van Wyk says he was taken to a medical facility for treatment. Furthermore, police investigation continues surrounding the circumstances and motive for the shooting incident. The attempted murder comes day after the community held an interfaith prayer meeting in Algoa court, Hanover park. […]

6 April 2021

International News

Atlanta shootings: Asian women among eight killed at 3 US spas

At least eight people, including six Asian women, were killed in shootings at three different spas in the US state of Georgia on Tuesday, with a 21-year-old white man in custody on suspicion of staging all three attacks, police said. The shootings came with many Asian Americans already on edge following a recent spike in hate crimes against the community and triggered immediate fears that Asian-run businesses may have been […]

17 March 2021

News

Hanover park community heartbroken over killing of community worker by SAPS

A Hanover Park family are distraught after their 38-year-old father was killed at the hands of police in circumstances that remain uncertain. According to eyewitness reports, 38-year-old Marlin Fuller was outside of his home in Cascade court when South African Police Service (SAPS) members on patrol asked everyone to drop to the ground after which Fuller tried to explain he was overweight and could not get to the ground as […]

10 December 2020

Local

Two suspects arrested in CT CBD shooting appear in court

Two people arrested following shootings in the Cape Town CBD on Monday are expected to appear in court today. Seven people were wounded when gunmen opened fire at three locations including the Cape Town Station Deck. Two men aged 31-year-old and 39-years old were arrested at different locations on the same day. Police also confiscated two firearms. The shootings are believed to be linked to problems within the taxi industry. […]

25 November 2020

News

Nathaniel Julius: ‘Why is justice only served when the nation cries foul’

The death of a teenager with Downs Syndrome has sparked public outrage across the country after angry community members in Eldorado Park accused police of shooting 16-year-old Nathaniel Julius. Residents took to the street to vent their frustrations where they threw stones and petrol bombs at SAPS and JMPD officers. The horrific scenes unfolded throughout the day, as the family of the slain teenager mourned. Nathaniel was allegedly shot by […]

31 August 2020

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