Gang violence
11-year-old boy shot, wounded in gang crossfire
An 11-year-old boy has been shot and wounded in a gang-related crossfire in Manenberg, in Cape Town.
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Elsies River teen Lucracia Williams killed in gang violence laid to rest
The boy lives in the same area as Lucracia Williams, who was struck by a stray bullet in Leo Mews flats in 12th Avenue on Tuesday.
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Toddler (3) killed in Lavender Hill gang shooting laid to rest
Liam Petersen was shot dead and his father was wounded when a gunman opened fire on them outside their Hillview home last Monday.
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After every good truce there's a spike in violence - CT policing expert
Over the past few days, a number of people, including children, have been victims of gun violence.
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Ocean View congregants robbed at gunpoint in church
The robbery happened during a gathering at the Methodist Church in Zodiac Way on Monday afternoon.
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Police: More arrests imminent in Khayelitsha tavern shooting probe
Seven people were killed and seven others, including a six-year-old girl, wounded when gunmen opened fire on patrons at a shebeen early Sunday morning.
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One month later, still no arrests in Rashied Staggie’s murder
Staggie was gunned down outside his home in Salt River in December.
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More delays in burial of slain 11-month-old Siyabonga Buthulezi
The baby was caught in the crossfire of an apparent gang shooting in Windmill Park last week.
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Boksburg parents uncertain of burial after baby son killed in shooting
Eleven-month-old Siyabonga Buthelezi was shot in the upper body while his cousin was carrying him into their house last Thursday.
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After dodging bullets for exams, CT matriculant excited to become teacher
Chad Abrahams, aged 18, is among the 61.3% of matrics who passed at Arcadia Senior Secondary.
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New WC police boss must unite law enforcement units, says criminologist
A 34-year veteran with a crime intelligence background, Yolisa Matakata officially took up her duties earlier this week.
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Kliptown residents take justice into their own hands over gang violence fears
Angry residents of Kliptown said they could not sit back while gangs terrorise their community.
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'Please help us': Cape community mourns 5-year-old killed by stray bullet
The five-year-old died last weekend when a stray bullet hit him as he played in his yard.
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Cape anti-gang unit hunt suspects after five-year-old boy murdered
Valintino Grootetjie was standing outside his kitchen door when gunmen opened fire on Saturday afternoon.
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Five-year-old shot dead in Lavender Hill
The attack happened at Drury Court in Lavender Hill on Saturday afternoon.
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Forest Whitaker launches young peacemaker initiative in Cape Town
The Whitaker Peace and Development Initiative has been running for only a few months and focuses on gang-ridden areas.
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Anti-gang unit deployed in Mitchells Plain after 4 shot dead
On Tuesday, a vehicle pulled up at the house and fired multiple shots killing three men and a woman.
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4 gunned down in Mitchells Plain, motive still unknown
The Mitchells Plain Community Policing Forum's Abie Isaacs said the motive was not known at this stage.
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Hanover Park girl shot while walking to the shop
It’s understood she was caught in the crossfire of gun violence and was transported to a medical facility for treatment.
