Masiphumelele township
Shack fire displaces some Masiphumelele residents
At least 14 structures were destroyed by the fire in the early hours of this morning.
Masiphumelele has seen several protests recently over housing issues.
Chaos erupted yesterday when taxi drivers allegedly tried to force residents to use their services.
Earlier, authorities had extinguished fires around the settlement with the help of aerial support.
Residents are at loggerheads with drivers after they refused to participate in a planned anti-drug campaign.
It’s believed residents are demonstrating over the arrests of 3 community leaders who are due in court.
The City of Cape Town is currently finalising plans around the construction of several RDP houses.
Hundreds of pupils from Masiphumelele High School in Cape Town march to the Department of Education to hand over a memorandum demanding improvements in their education.
Residents say Metro Police officials moved in and destroyed their homes early this morning.
The company that manufactures fire-retardant paint says govt didn’t act on time to hire their services.
Two people were killed by the shack fires which also left 4,000 people displaced.
About 200 learners had to be moved due to violent protests in the community.
An alleged drug dealer was set alight in the area yesterday.
Deadly tensions have flared up again following reports of yet another mob justice attack.
Police say they first arrested the 33-year-old man for being in possession of suspected stolen property.
Lubabalo Vellem was arrested in connection with vigilante attacks, sparking violent protests in the community.
Lubababalo Vellem made his third appearance in the Simons Town Magistrates Court on Monday.
Lubabalo Vellem has been charged with murder, attempted murder, assault and public violence.
Lubababalo Vellem was taken into custody several weeks ago and his arrest sparked violent protests.