Manenberg gang violence in schools
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.
A truce between gangs is on the verge of collapse after a girl was shot in the neck while playing in a park.
Areas including Manenberg, Hanover Park and Mitchells Plin have been riddled by deadly gang activity.
Manenberg pupils say they will strive to work hard so they can leave the gang-infested community they live in.
Police and gangsters in the area were involved in gun battles for several hours on Sunday evening.
The City of Cape Town’s JP Smith says the suspects will appear in court soon.
The Manenberg Action Committee met with political parties to discuss safety and security concerns.
A small percentage of the more than one million school-going children have not been placed.
The first school term concluded on Friday with learners returning to class in a little more than week.
Dan Plato says his department’s safety plan has led to fewer gang shootings in Manenberg.
The Community Safety MEC visited Manenberg residents struggling to cope with ongoing gang violence.
WC Education says it cannot be expected to do the police's job.
The ANC has threatened to bring criminal charges against Helen Zille and her education MEC.
Many pupils stayed away from school over the past two weeks as gang violence escalated.
The WC High Court has overturned an order compelling officials to beef up security.
A teacher at a Manenberg high school has welcomed more regular policing in the area.
WC Education Dept says it’s dealing with a court order to increase security at Manenberg schools.
The Western Cape government has been ordered to improve security in Manenberg schools.
The officers had pulled over a vehicle while carrying out a stop-and-search operation.