Community stands behind four vigilantes accused of murder
Members of the neighbourhood watch in NU2 in Mdantsane,who will appear in court again on Tuesday, 7 September, enjoyed community support when they appeared in court last week Thursday.
Crime and policing
Killings in Khayelitsha linked to extortion gangs
The police minister says that the killing of six men in Khayelitsha at the weekend is linked to extortion rackets.
KDF says extortion won’t be tolerated in Khayelitsha
The KDF had harsh words for those who are involved in extortion of small businesses, informal traders and residents in Khayelitsha.
No clear plan to ease burden on detectives
There is no clear plan to beef up detective services that were already overburdened before the deployment of the army.
#TotalShutDown protest highlights gender-based violence and poor policing
The #TotalShutDown protest in Cape Town blocked roads a year after first attempting to stop traffic to highlight violence in communities, poor policing and a lack of service delivery.
Cape Town precincts lead SA’s most murderous
The ‘latest’ crime statistics reveal that the murder rates are up and are concentrated in a few urban stations.
Makhaza residents still waiting for own police station
Insecurity in Khayelitsha as police dawdle in their duties and leave the Neighbourhood Watch without support.
Residents demand answers from police minister
Residents of Bonteheuwel and surrounding townships demanded answers from Police Minister, Bheki Cele, for promises police ministers had made in previous meetings with the communities,
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