Strandfontein
Concern that CT teen may not speak again after throat slit in rape attack
The 14-year-old rape survivor has been sedated in hospital and at this stage, it's unclear whether she'll be able to speak again.
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14-year-old girl found half naked, with throat slit near Strandfontein Beach
She was left for dead in an area infamous for the dumping of bodies.
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Court slams City of Cape Town for barring access to Strandfontein homeless camp
Judge Desai found that South African Human Rights Commission monitors trying to enter the site were acting lawfully.
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Whale carcass washed ashore in Strandfontein
The National Sea Rescue Institute is appealing to the public to exercise caution, in the event of increased shark activity in the area.
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Decomposed body of woman found near Strandfontein Pavilion
It's believed she suffered stab wounds.
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‘They chose to move’, City of CT says Muizenberg homeless people weren’t dumped
The homeless were initially temporarily housed at the Strandfontein Sports Field but after various complaints the site was shut down earlier this month.
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CoCT denies officers contracted COVID-19 at Strandfontein shelter
The City's Zahied Badroodien said everyone at the site had now been screened at least twice and no one had tested positive for the coronavirus.
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Court postpones bid to shut down Strandfontein site for the homeless
The Strandfontein Ratepayers and Residents Association took the municipality to the High Court and the matter was scheduled to be heard on Thursday.
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CoCT confirms temporary homeless shelter in Strandfontein to close
Hundreds of homeless people were moved to the Strandfontein Sports Grounds when the coronavirus lockdown came into effect.
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CT Mayor defends Strandfontein temporary shelter decision
Various organisations have raised health and safety concerns around the Strandfontein site where at least 1,300 homeless are being accommodated during the COVID-19 lockdown.
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SAHRC vows to protect dignity of the homeless at Strandontein shelter
Commissioner Chris Nissen who visited the area said there were still issues inside the camp.
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Councillors, media barred from entering shelter for homless in Strandfontiein
The facility has been a topic of contention for alleged irregularities around safety and hygiene.
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Man arrested for rape of girl (18) at COVID-19 shelter in Strandfontein
The attack happened on Wednesday.
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ANC WC calls for closure of Strandfontein camp after teen's alleged rape
Police confirmed that they were investigating the crime, which happened on Good Friday.
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CoCT insists proper measures in place for homeless at Strandfontein site
The Strandfontein Sports Ground is currently accommodating more than 1,400 people during the COVID-19 lockdown.
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All homeless people at Strandfontein site screened – City of CT
Following screening, 12 people at the Strandfontein site have been tested for COVID 19.
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4 men arrested in Strandfontein after 3 bodies found in vehicle
Law enforcement officers were patrolling along Lukannon Drive in the Bay View section of Strandfontein on Tuesday morning when they spotted a suspicious vehicle.
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Over 150 Strandfontein residents ill because of drinking contaminated water
During a community meeting last week, the city said cross-connection had taken place at a local sports field, but at this point, it cannot explain who is responsible or how it actually happened.
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City of CT yet to update Strandfontein residents on water contamination
On Sunday afternoon, the tap water was declared safe for consumption.
