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28s gang

Child (5) caught in gang crossfire recovering in JHB hospital

By Veronica Mokhoali

Police said the attackers rear-ended his vehicle before opening fire - leaving three other people - including the child critically wounded.

  • The scene where former 28's gang leader Ernie Solomon was shot and killed in Boksburg on 20 November 2020. Picture: Twitter/@crimeairnetwork

    Child critical in hospital after being shot in hit on former CT gang boss

    Ernie 'Lastig' Solomon was shot and killed in Boksburg on Friday after coming under a hail of bullets.

    629 days ago
  • The scene where former 28's gang leader Ernie Solomon was shot and killed in Boksburg on 20 November 2020. Picture: Twitter/@crimeairnetwork

    Ernie “Lastig” Solomon, former 28's gang leader, shot dead

    It’s understood four gunmen fired multiple shots at the former Cape Town gang boss inside his BMW in Boksburg.

    629 days ago
  • Picture: Sethembiso Zulu/EWN

    11 inmates on trial for murders of rival gang members

    The accused were allegedly part of a group that attacked members of the 28s gang almost two years ago at a youth prison.

    1620 days ago
  • Ralph Stanfield and a friend were shot while travelling in a white Audi R8 near Melrose Arch in Johannesburg on 6 July 2017. Picture: Supplied.

    Pagad: Attacks on gang bosses long overdue

    The alleged leader of the 28s gang, Ralph Stanfield, was shot and wounded in Johannesburg on Thursday.

    1861 days ago
  • FILE: Ralph Stanfield appeared in the Cape Town Magistrates Court with five other co-accused on 4 September, 2014. Picture: Thomas Holder/EWN

    Alleged CT gang boss remains critical after Sandton shooting

    Stanfield sustained multiple injuries during the shooting on Thursday and managed to drive himself to a nearby hospital before he collided with other cars.

    1862 days ago
  • FILE: Ralph Stanfield (wearing black jacket and sunglasses)  appears in the Cape Town Magistrates Court with five other co-accused on 4 September, 2014. Picture: Thomas Holder/EWN

    Joburg police probing motive behind shooting of alleged CT gang boss

    The alleged 28s gang boss was travelling with a friend in an Audi R8 when gunmen opened fire on the vehicle.

    1862 days ago
  • Picture: Mia Spies/EWN.

    Family grieves death of boy killed in Delft gang crossfire

    Four-year-old Machiano Geswind was standing in front of his home when he was hit by a stray bullet.

    2263 days ago
  • Ralph Stanfield. Thomas Holder/EWN.

    Case against 28s gang boss, co-accused postponed to July

    Ralph Stanfield and his co-accused appeared in the Khayelitsha Regional Court today.

    2389 days ago
  • FILE: Ralph Stanfield at the Cape Town Magistrates Court in 2014. Picture: Thomas Holder/EWN.

    Case against 28s gang kingpin postponed to next year

    Ralph Stanfield and five others appeared in the Cape Town Magistrate Court on charges of fraud.

    2481 days ago
  • A former 28’s gang boss, who did not want to be named, speaks to EWN in an exclusive interview on 19 December 2014. Picture: Thomas Holder/EWN.

    Reformed CT gangster: I stabbed warders

    Magadien Wentzel describes how he was swallowed into life as a member of one of CT's most notorious gangs.

    2519 days ago
  • FILE. Ralph Stanfield, who's out on R100,000 bail, appeared in the Cape Town Magistrates Court with five other co-accused on 4 September, 2014. Picture: Thomas Holder/EWN

    State given 2 months to finalise Ralph Stanfield case

    Ralph Stanfield was arrested in connection with a gun licensing racket involving SAPS members.

    2541 days ago
  • FILE: An alleged leader of the 28s gang, George Thomas and his 16 co-accused in court on 4 May 2015. Picture: Thomas Holder/EWN.

    DA councillor to learn his fate for defending gangster

    Willie Jaftha submitted a written appeal for clemency for one of the 17 28s gang members.

    2620 days ago
  • An alleged leader of the 28s gang, George Thomas and his 17 co-accused in court on 4 May 2015, they collectively face 166 charges ranging from murder to attempted murder. Picture: Thomas Holder/EWN.

    DA councillor faces disciplinary after defending gangster

    DA Western Cape chairperson Anton Bredell discusseWillie Jaftha’s suspension after he wrote a letter calling for a lenient sentence for 28s gang member Reyaaz Dennis.

    2621 days ago
  • Leader of the 28s gang, George "Geweld" Thomas and his associates made a brief court appearance in the Western Cape High Court on 3 June 2015. Picture: Thomas Holder/EWN.

    Details of gang boss's incarceration under wraps

    Correctional Services says it can't reveal where George Thomas will be incarcerated for security reasons.

    2624 days ago
  • FILE: Members of the 28s gang in court on 4 May 2015. Picture: Thomas Holder/EWN.

    Convicted gangsters in car accident en route to jail

    It’s been confirmed the accident took place on the N2 in Port Elizabeth on Thursday.

    2624 days ago
  • FILE: Members of the 28s gang in court. Picture: Thomas Holder/EWN

    Hefty sentences for 28s gang members welcomed

    The 17 members of the 28s gang will serve sentences ranging from 12 years to life in prison.

    2625 days ago
  • Alleged leader of the 28s gang, George 'Geweld' Thomas and his associates made a brief court appearance in the Western Cape High Court on 3 June 2015. Picture: Thomas Holder/EWN.

    Alleged 28s gang leader handed seven life sentences

    He will serve seven life sentences concurrently for the crimes he masterminded between 2006 & 2010.

    2626 days ago
  • FILE: An alleged leader of the 28s gang, George Thomas, and his 16 co-accused in court on 4 May 2015. Picture: Thomas Holder/EWN.

    'No leniency for convicted 28s gang members'

    George Thomas and 16 others have been found guilty various charges ranging from murder to racketeering.

    2633 days ago
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