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Scores of people outside Wynberg Magistrate Court opposing bail for Jayden Smith alleged killers.Picture: Lauren Isaacs/EWN

Manenberg gang violence in schools

Gangsterism Must Fall: Residents in gang violence-stricken areas live in fear

By Monique Mortlock

The victims took part in yesterday’s Gangsterism Must Fall march, voicing their frustrations to the Mayor.

  • FILE: A member of the Ugly Americans gang holds up his tattoos or "tjappies", also known as flags, indicating which gang he is from. Picture: Thomas Holder/EWN

    Manenberg ceasefire on edge

    A truce between gangs is on the verge of collapse after a girl was shot in the neck while playing in a park.

    2591 days ago
  • FILE: A grade seven class at Sonderend Primary School say they're relieved that the shootings have stopped in Manenberg. Picture: Shamiela Fisher/EWN

    WCED to try & mitigate impact of gang violence in schools

    Areas including Manenberg, Hanover Park and Mitchells Plin have been riddled by deadly gang activity.

    2648 days ago
  • FILE: A group of men stand with their hands against the wall after the house where they were gambling in was raided during a combined Metro Police and SAPS operation in Manenburg. Picture: AFP.

    Manenberg matrics working hard to 'escape'

    Manenberg pupils say they will strive to work hard so they can leave the gang-infested community they live in.

    2765 days ago
  • FILE: Police visibility has been increased in Manenberg following a gun battle between officers and gangsters. Picture: EWN.

    No arrests after Manenberg shootout

    Police and gangsters in the area were involved in gun battles for several hours on Sunday evening.

    2831 days ago
  • FILE: Police officials say three people are in custody in connection with a double murder in Manenberg. Picture: EWN.

    Three held for Manenberg murders

    The City of Cape Town’s JP Smith says the suspects will appear in court soon.

    2968 days ago
  • Some political parties intervened in an effort to stop gang-related deaths in Manenberg. Picture: Renee de Villiers/EWN

    Plans to improve safety in Manenberg

    The Manenberg Action Committee met with political parties to discuss safety and security concerns.

    3052 days ago
  • A small percentage of the more than one million school-going children in the Western Cape have not been placed. Picture: Reinart Toerien/EWN

    Minority of WC pupils still not placed

    A small percentage of the more than one million school-going children have not been placed.

    3062 days ago
  • FILE: Western Cape Education MEC Donald Grant says the first term has been successful but there are still some concerns. Picture: Carmel Loggenberg/EWN.

    WC Education Dept pleased with first term

    The first school term concluded on Friday with learners returning to class in a little more than week.

    3062 days ago
  • Western Cape Community Safety MEC Dan Plato says since the implementation of his department's safety plan, there's been a decrease in gang-related shootings in Manenberg. Picture: sxc.hu.

    'Fewer Manenberg gang shootings'

    Dan Plato says his department’s safety plan has led to fewer gang shootings in Manenberg.

    3081 days ago
  • The Community Safety MEC visited Manenberg residents struggling to cope with ongoing gang violence. Picture: Renee de Villiers/EWN

    Manenberg: Plato vows to return

    The Community Safety MEC visited Manenberg residents struggling to cope with ongoing gang violence.

    3091 days ago
  • WC Education's Bronagh Casey says they cannot be expected to do the police's job. Picture: Renee de Villiers/EWN

    'Police must ensure safety in Manenberg'

    WC Education says it cannot be expected to do the police's job.

    3093 days ago
  • The ANC has threatened to bring criminal charges against Helen Zille and her education MEC.

    Manenberg saga: ANC threatens Zille

    The ANC has threatened to bring criminal charges against Helen Zille and her education MEC.

    3093 days ago
  • Many pupils stayed away from school over the past two weeks as gang violence escalated.

    Manenberg learners return to school

    Many pupils stayed away from school over the past two weeks as gang violence escalated.

    3094 days ago
  • The WC High Court has overturned an order compelling officials to beef up security at Manenberg schools. Picture: Renee de Villiers/EWN

    Manenberg schools lose extra security bid

    The WC High Court has overturned an order compelling officials to beef up security.

    3095 days ago
  • FILE: A teacher at a Manenberg high school has welcomed more regular policing in the area. Picture: Renee de Villiers/EWN.

    Extra security in Manenberg schools

    A teacher at a Manenberg high school has welcomed more regular policing in the area.

    3096 days ago
  • WC Education Dept says it’s dealing with a court order to increase security at Manenberg schools. Picture: Renee de Villiers/EWN

    Gang violence affects Manenberg schools

    WC Education Dept says it’s dealing with a court order to increase security at Manenberg schools.

    3097 days ago
  • FILE: Manenberg High School. Picture: Renee de Villiers/EWN

    Education expert welcomes court ruling

    The Western Cape government has been ordered to improve security in Manenberg schools.

    3098 days ago
  • Two Cape Town metro police officers were shot and wounded in a shooting in Manenberg on 8 February. Picture: Sxc.hu.

    Officers wounded in Manenberg shooting

    The officers had pulled over a vehicle while carrying out a stop-and-search operation.

    3113 days ago
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