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Mixed reaction over Masiphumelele mobile police station
Some have welcomed the move, saying they think officers’ proximity will help reduce crime in the interim.
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Masiphumelele community leaders don’t have details on latest mob attack
An alleged drug dealer was set alight in the area yesterday.
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Alleged drug dealer burnt to death in Masiphumelele
Deadly tensions have flared up again following reports of yet another mob justice attack.
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Cops arrest man believed to be responsible for Masiphumelele crimes
Police say they first arrested the 33-year-old man for being in possession of suspected stolen property.
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Masiphumelele leader ordered to stay out of township
Lubabalo Vellem was arrested in connection with vigilante attacks, sparking violent protests in the community.
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Masiphumelele community leader back in court next year
Lubababalo Vellem made his third appearance in the Simons Town Magistrates Court on Monday.
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Masiphumelele residents stand by their leader
Lubababalo Vellem was taken into custody several weeks ago and his arrest sparked violent protests.
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Masiphumelele activist behind bars urges community to be peaceful
Lubabalo Vellem’s case was postponed to Monday much to the community's disappointment.
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Masiphumelele residents gather outside court
Police are keeping a close eye on the group who want community activist Lubabalo Vellem freed.
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Masiphumelele to get mobile police station
Mobile police stations are a short-term solution to reducing crime in theses areas.
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'Masiphumelele protests are hurting businesses'
The area near Fish Hoek has seen a wave of protests and at least three mob killing over the past few weeks.
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Masiphumelele community leaders slam violent protests
A community leader said the community previously agreed that they would respect court processes.
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Overnight chaos erupts again in Masiphumelele
Community leaders say locals are demanding that policing in the area be improved.
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Masiphumelele leaders call for calm
The community has seen a spate of vigilante killings and violent protests over the past few weeks.
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Masiphumelele matrics moved to safe exam venue
Due to protests, Masiphumelele grade 12s are writing their exams at a secure exam venue.
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Police monitor volatile Masiphumelele
The City of Cape Town says authorities are on high alert and will monitor the situation.
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More than 300 people displaced in Masiphumelele shack fire
The city’s disaster risk management and NGOs are assisting resident with food and rebuilding their homes.
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Masiphumelele: Fire services forced to withdraw amid protest
Residents stoned a fire truck after firefighters were called out to douse a shack in the area.
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1 dead in Masiphumelele mob justice attack
A suspected drug dealer was burnt to death & another suspected merchant’s home raided, allegedly by residents.
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Masiphumelele calm after intense protests
The Ocean View CPF says police will continue to monitor Masiphumelele over the next few days.
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Conflict and chaos in Masiphumelele
Police fired rubber bullets at residents who looted shops and blocked roads in protest against effective policing. The protest comes after a spate of vigilante attacks.
