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FILE: Western Cape Premier Helen Zille. Picture: Reinart Toerien/EWN

Mitchells plain gangs

‘It’s sabotage,’ says Zille over Cape police deployment

By Xolani Koyana

The WC premier has questioned the way in which police resources are being utilised in the province.

  • A member of the Saps stands on patrol in Manenberg. Picture: Thomas Holder/EWN

    Police investigate Cape gang violence

    9 people were wounded in separate shootings in Manenberg, Mitchells Plain & Retreat over the weekend.

    2449 days ago
  • Mitchells Plain residents gather at the area’s police station before embarking on a march against gangsterism and drugs on Saturday 12 April 2014. Picture: EWN.

    Top cop refutes claims of gang war in Mitchells Plain

    Cass Goolam says there’s no evidence shootings are related to the death of a suspected gang boss.

    2565 days ago
  • FILE: The 17-year-old will be appearing in-camera in connection with the Mitchells Plain shooting.

    Teen in court for Mitchells Plain shooting

    The 17-year-old will be appearing in-camera in connection with the shooting.

    2566 days ago
  • FILE: Douglas Barry was gunned and it’s feared this could spark revenge attacks as the shooting is gang-related. Picture: Mia Spies/EWN.

    'Man killed was senior Hard Livings leader'

    Douglas Barry was gunned down and it’s feared this could spark revenge attacks.

    2575 days ago
  • FILE: The suspect was arrested earlier this week following a raid at his home. Picture: EWN.

    Alleged firearms dealer to appear in court

    The suspect was arrested earlier this week following a raid at his home.

    2641 days ago
  • FILE: Resident Cedric Daniels, says community members play a big role in helping police eradicate crime. Picture Monique Mortlock/EWN

    Mitchells Plain attempts to reclaim streets from gangs

    Residents and police are using bon fires as a way to recruit more people to join community policing.

    2646 days ago
  • Geweld and 17 others appeared at the Western Cape High Court facing 166 charges including murder, attempted murder, conspiracy to commit murder. Picture: Thomas Holders/EWN.

    State witness testimony in the spotlight in 28s gang trial

    Alleged 28s gang leader George 'Geweld' Thomas and 17 co-accused face over 140 charges.

    2656 days ago
  • FILE: Hanover Park, Uitsig, Manenberg and Mitchells Plain have also experienced gang-related activity in the past week. Picture: Aletta Gardner/EWN.

    Factreton residents demand end to gang violence

    Two people were shot and killed during suspected gang crossfire over Easter.

    2685 days ago
  • FILE. The children, aged between 8 and 14, were wounded after being caught in gang crossfire at the weekend. Picture: Supplied

    3 CT children recover after being shot in crossfire

    The children, aged between 8 and 14, were wounded after being caught in gang crossfire in Mitchells Plain.

    2820 days ago
  • Gunshots were heard in Mitchells Plain early this morning and it’s believed at least one person was killed. Picture: EWN.

    Gun battle erupts in Mitchells Plain

    Gunshots were heard in the area early this morning and it’s believed at least one person was killed.

    2881 days ago
  • WC Police Commissioner Arno Lamoer says he’s gravely concerned over the high murder rate. Picture: EWN.

    Lamoer concerned by WC crime stats

    WC Police Commissioner Arno Lamoer says he’s gravely concerned over the high murder rate.

    2883 days ago
  • A local jewellery store was robbed again yesterday. Picture: EWN.

    Mitchells Plain CPF concerned about store robberies

    A local jewellery store was robbed again yesterday.

    2914 days ago
  • FILE: Gang violence has in recent days been flaring up in Delft, Mitchells Plain and Ravensmead. Picture: Mia Spies/EWN.

    Western Cape gangsterism tackled

    A discussion on strategies to deal with gangsterism was held at UCT on Wednesday.

    2922 days ago
  • Jaylen Sculard (10) was shot and killed by a stray bullet outside his family home during a gang shooting in Beacon Valley on 17 July 2014. Picture: Abed Ahmed/EWN

    Jaylen Sculard laid to rest

    School teachers have pleaded with government to act decisively against gang violence.

    2943 days ago
  • Gang violence has in recent days been flaring up in Delft, Mitchells Plain and Ravensmead. Picture: Mia Spies/EWN.

    ‘Gang violence devastates CT youth’

    This week alone three children were caught in suspected rival gang shootings in the Mother City.

    2948 days ago
  • Jaylen Sculard (10) was shot and killed by a stray bullet outside his family home during a gang shooting in Beacon Valley on 17 July 2014. Picture: Abed Ahmed/EWN

    Arrests made after gang shooting

    5 arrests were made after Jaylen Sculard (10) was shot dead during a gang shooting in Beacon Valley.

    2950 days ago
  • FILE: People were evacuated from the Mitchells Plain Magistrates Court on 27 June 2014 after a bomb scare ahead of the appearance of an alleged gang boss. Chanel September/EWN.

    CT 'gang boss' expected in court

    A suspected gang kingpin will appear in court today in connection with firearm licence fraud.

    2967 days ago
  • Pagad's Mogammad Kieraan claims there’s no police visibility in the area. Picture: Lauren Isaacs/EWN

    Pagad tackles gangs, drugs in Mitchells Plain

    The anti-crime group visited Freedom Park in Tafelsig this afternoon.

    2968 days ago
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