Masiphumelele alleged mob justice
Plans for Masiphumelele housing project nears completion
The City of Cape Town is currently finalising plans around the construction of several RDP houses.
Some have welcomed the move, saying they think officers’ proximity will help reduce crime in the interim.
An alleged drug dealer was set alight in the area yesterday.
Deadly tensions have flared up again following reports of yet another mob justice attack.
Lubabalo Vellem was arrested in connection with vigilante attacks, sparking violent protests in the community.
Lubabalo Vellem has been charged with murder, attempted murder, assault and public violence.
Lubababalo Vellem was taken into custody several weeks ago and his arrest sparked violent protests.
Community members, who were calling for Lubabalo Vellem to be released, say they won’t sleep tonight.
Police are keeping a close eye on the group who want community activist Lubabalo Vellem freed.
The area near Fish Hoek has seen a wave of protests and at least three mob killing over the past few weeks.
A community leader said the community previously agreed that they would respect court processes.
The WCED collected more than 200 matriculants in the area who’ve been transported to an alternate location.
Over 200 matriculants were transported to an alternative location to safely write their exams.
Protesters have barricaded Kommetjie Road by burning tyres, boats & a caravan since 2am.
The community has seen a spate of vigilante attacks recently with the community calling for visible policing.
Residents stoned a fire truck after firefighters were called out to douse a shack in the area.
A suspected drug dealer was burnt to death & another suspected merchant’s home raided, allegedly by residents.
The Ocean View CPF says police will continue to monitor Masiphumelele over the next few days.
Violent protests erupted in the streets of the informal settlement on Tuesday.