Gang violence in cape town
Western Cape govt likely to ask for extension on SANDF deployment
The army started rolling into 10 of the worst gang-plagued neighbourhoods on the Cape Flats seven weeks ago.
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Mkongi: Cops colluding with gangs facing tough action
Deputy Police Minister Bongani Mkongi said that the battle against gangsterism can be won, but communities need to play a greater role in assisting police.
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MEC visits WC community terrorised by gang violence
Community Safety MEC Dan Plato walked through the streets of Avian Park, encouraging especially the youth to avoid getting involved in crime.
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Girl (11) shot in gang crossfire remains stable in hospital
Zhekiria Jansen was shot in the head after getting caught in the crossfire of rival gangs who opened fire outside a shop in Leonsdale, Elsies River.
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Mother of slain baby vows to fight gang violence
Cindy Woodward's six-month-old daughter Zahnia was struck in the back of the head during an alleged gang attack.
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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.
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New Saps recruits to be deployed to CT’s gang-stricken areas
Police chief Khomotso Phahlane says 5,000 new Saps recruits will be deployed to assist in combating crime.
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WC community vows to take back streets from the grips of gangsters
A group of residents have joined the CPF in going to the homes of suspected gang leaders.
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Fearful Bonteheuwel community being ‘held hostage’ in their homes
Scores of residents have taken to Facebook to warn each other about flare-ups and which areas to avoid.
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Gangsterism Must Fall: Residents in gang violence-stricken areas live in fear
The victims took part in yesterday’s Gangsterism Must Fall march, voicing their frustrations to the Mayor.
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Gang violence: CT communities plead with authorities to intervene
Community leaders from both neighbourhoods fear the worst as retaliations usually follow after a murder.
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Hanover Park residents vow to take back community
Residents intend marching to the homes of gangsters to request them to stop shooting.
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Memorial service for slain Delft matric pupil
Nineteen-year-old Lorenzo De Kock was killed in a gang-related incident at the weekend.
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Shooting causes safety fears at Manenberg schools
Downeville Primary School pupils were forced to run for cover as a hail of bullets flew over the school gates.
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Western Cape gangsterism tackled
A discussion on strategies to deal with gangsterism was held at UCT on Wednesday.
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CT schools still a target for gang violence
As schools reopen, the WCED says it’s working to ensure the safety of learners affected by gang violence.
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Five held for shooting Mitchells Plain boy
Jaylen Scalurd was hit by a stray bullet and died during a suspected gang shooting.
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Hanover Park slams WC police
The Hanover Park CPF says police are not working with the community to curb gang violence.
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Alleged CT gang member killed
An alleged gang member was shot and killed in Ravensmead at the weekend.
