Gangsterism at school
WC education want Saps to keep Bonteheuwel school safe from gangs
Two rival all female gangs are fighting over who gets to recruit new members from the school.
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WC sets aside R49m to combat school vandalism
Education MEC Debbie Schafer says the problem is most prevalent in areas where gangsterism is rampant.
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'Staggie should help fight gang violence'
The Manenberg community says Rashied Staggie should play a role in fighting gang violence in the area.
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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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Plans to improve safety in Manenberg
The Manenberg Action Committee met with political parties to discuss safety and security concerns.
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DA: Over 100 killed in PE gangs
The DA says money spent on Nkandla could have been used to fight gang violence.
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'Fewer Manenberg gang shootings'
Dan Plato says his department’s safety plan has led to fewer gang shootings in Manenberg.
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Delft shootings linked to gangs - CPF
Police spokesperson Frederick van Wyk said no arrests were made in connection with the shootings.
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Lamoer: Gang violence not just about crime
Top WC cop says police need the community's help to fight gangsterism.
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Police update on fight against gangs
Western Cape police say they are trying to uproot deep gang systems and cultures in the province.
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Reformed gang leader finishes matric
A former gang leader has changed his life and is now mentoring other young people.
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Man killed in gang violence
The ongoing gang violence in Hanover Park has claimed the life of a 22-year-old man.
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Gang violence affects schooling
Hanover Park children are forced to stay away from school due to ongoing gang violence in the area.
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Zille still wants the army
The Western Cape Premier maintains police have failed to curb gangsterism.
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Army won't be deployed to the Cape
The Presidency has decided not to deploy the army to the gang-infested areas in the Western Cape.
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'Soldiers not the answer'
A local crime and justice expert says deploying troops to gang ridden areas will not solve the problem.
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Zille's army request 'receiving attention'
The Presidency has received Premier Helen Zille's letter requesting the army to help fight gangsterism.
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SANDF to follow legal procedures
The SANDF says there are legal processes involved before the army can be deployed in Cape Town.
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Man shot dead near Delft
Witnesses say a man was shot found dead near Delft in Cape Town.
