Cape town child murders
Family of slain Duran Visagie never imagined he'd be gang violence statistic
Visagie was caught in the crossfire of an alleged gang shooting in Kraaifontein earlier this month.
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Duo accused of murdering Duran Visagie (11) at odds over bail application
Duran Visagie was hit by a stray bullet earlier this month.
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Kraaifontein family lays shooting victim Duran Visagie (11) to rest
The Kraaifontein boy was shot and killed following an alleged gang-related shooting earlier this month.
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Parkwood gang shooting victim Nahemia Classen remembered as 'lovable' boy
The 11-year-old boy was struck in the head by a gangster's stray bullet outside his home and rushed to hospital where he was placed on life support. He eventually passed away.
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Four suspects arrested for Nahemia Classen's murder
Two of the men are suspected shooters while the other two suspects allegedly helped hide one of the gunmen following the incident.
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Man handed life sentence for 2018 murder of Asheeq Mitchell (12) in Athlone
He was also sentenced for the attempted murder of two men wounded in the same shooting which related to a drug deal.
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Elsies River community in shock after child killed in protest action
On Monday, eight-year-old Clarence Solomons was shot dead and a 12-year-old girl was wounded in Epping Forest.
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Tazne van Wyk murder case transferred to High Court, suspect faces more charges
The suspect had been initially accused of just kidnapping and murdering 8-year-old Tazne van Wyk but he's now been slapped with a total of 20 charges.
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Emaan Solomons murder case postponed again after suspects appear in court
Eban Basson and Chivargo Fredericks are accused of the fatal shooting of seven-year-old Emaan Solomons in February.
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Gunmen involved in killing of Eerste River girl allegedly wore police uniforms
That's according to a community leader with knowledge of the incident in Heather Park on Tuesday night.
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Kraaifontein community prepares to bury Gaylin Cupido, suspect due in court
Gaylin Cupido (6) was hit by a stray bullet in Scottsdene more than a week ago and she later died.
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CT community appeals for funds to give murdered Gaylin Cupido dignified funeral
Gaylin Cupido (6) was killed over the weekend after she was caught in the crossfire of a gang shooting in Scottsdene.
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Outrage after Cape girl (6) killed in gang shooting
Gaylin Cupido died on Saturday night after she was hit by a stray bullet.
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No arrests after girl (9) fatally shot in CT
The girl was struck by a bullet on Saturday night.
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Duo expected in court for murder of Lavender Hill boy (3)
The child was gunned down and his father was wounded in a shooting at their Hillview home on Monday night.
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Lavender Hill community shattered after shooting claims 3-year-old's life
The child was gunned down and his father was wounded in a shooting at their house on Monday night.
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WC Community Safety Dept outraged by latest spike in gang violence
Over the past few days, children have been affected by what MEC Albert Fritz said was the 'renewed violence' that had broken out since we shifted to alert level 3 of the lockdown.
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Latest gang shooting in Hanover Park claims life of boy (2)
There have been several similar incidents in recent weeks, with some children who've been caught in gun battles having survived, while others have not been as lucky.
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Parents, guardians should be held accountable for kids' safety - activist group
Chairperson of the Rene Roman Search and Rescue Organisation Zaida Samuels said that parents need to know the whereabouts of their children at all times, as it is no longer safe to even trust people known to the child.
