Mitchells plain murders
'Man killed was senior Hard Livings leader'
Douglas Barry was gunned down and it’s feared this could spark revenge attacks.
Riedwaan Gadien's head had been bludgeoned and his body set alight earlier this week.
This week alone three children were caught in suspected rival gang shootings in the Mother City.
The victim's body was found on an open field in Beacon Valley.
Children have been severly affected by escalating gang violence in Cape Town over the past week.
12-year-old Jucinta Matroos was killed in crossfire between rival gangs at the weekend.
Three people died and 11 injured in gang-related shooting in the area at the weekend.
The CPF is deeply concerned about the spike in serious offences in the area.
Crime stats show Nyanga and Mitchells Plain are the top murder and drug offence hubs.
Unknown suspects fired several shots at the deceased and another man in Beacon Valley.
Nathi Mthethwa appealed to residents to help police rid their community of drug dealers and gangsters
A police station has been opened in the gang riddled Mitchells Plain.
Many residents say police have not been attending to their cases and emergency calls.
A Mitchells Plain man was stabbed to death after an apparent domestic dispute.
A Mitchells Plain woman believes the killings of Pakistani nationals were fuelled by a business rivalry.
The 28-year-old suspect in the murders of Pakistani nationals appeared in court.
Community Safety MEC Dan Plato says the recent murder of Pakistani nationals was unacceptable.