Steenberg community policing forum
Steenberg CPF calls for more police visibility in Lavender Hill
This is after a 22-year-old man was shot and killed in the early hours of Tuesday morning.
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2 men shot dead in suspected Cape gang war
A 21-year-old man was gunned down near Parkin Court in Lavender Hill and another was shot dead in Cafda.
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Steenberg CPF appeals for information on several shootings
The forum says five people have been shot and wounded in just four days in Lavender Hill and Retreat.
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Suspects linked to Steenberg gang violence to remain in police custody
The pair was arrested shortly after the fatal shooting of a man on Wednesday.
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Steenberg CPF concerned by rise in gang violence after 2 teens killed
The CPF says in total five people have been shot in the area over the weekend, including another teen who was killed in Lavender Hill.
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Steenberg CPF says recent shootings are gang related
Steenberg CPF chairperson Gavin Walbrugh says this shooting could be linked to another gang-related incident that happened two weeks ago.
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Vrygrond tensions spike
Protesters are hurling rocks and other objects at officers who respond by firing rubber bullets and tear gas.
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Retreat wants end to taxi wars
The Steenberg Community Policing Forum says the area is calm following spike in taxi violence.
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City: Steenberg taxi violence linked to gangs
Seven people were shot and killed and several others injured along Prince George Drive last week.
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Focus on gang violence in CPT leads to spike in other crimes
Several Cape Town communities have been plagued by gang violence in recent weeks.
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Two gang members gunned down
The ongoing gang violence in the Western Cape has claimed more lives.
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High violence worries Steenberg CPF
Steenberg CPF are worried about the safety of children after a double murder in broad daylight.
