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Commuters delayed as taxi violence closes Khayelitsha-Somerset West route

17th September 2025 Mzi Velapi 0

Taxi routes from Khayelitsha and Mfuleni to Somerset West have been closed due to taxi violence.

Shack fire leaves hundreds homeless in Khayelitsha

29th January 2025 Vincent Lali 0

Strong winds, density of the shacks and the slow response of emergency services make the fires more damaging.

Khayelitsha residents march against gun violence and crime

13th October 2024 Vincent Lali 0

The marchers crisscrossed the township in a protest against gun violence, extortion and mass killings that are plaguing the township.

Hundreds march in Khayelitsha over crime and bad policing

2nd October 2024 Chris Gilili 0

Mass shootings, extortion rackets, gang warfare and the murder of children make Khayelitsha one of the most dangerous townships in the world to live.

Outsourcing waste collection leads to illegal dumping in Khayelitsha

8th May 2024 Vincent Lali 0

Workers providing cleaning services to the City of Cape Town through an outsourced company were not paid their salaries for three months.

Shack dwellers flee violent persecution

17th November 2023 Mzi Velapi 0

Many residents of Siyakhana have fled their homes for fear of their lives. On Wednesday night, several homes were petrol bombed by ‘maphara’.

Khayelitsha matriculants make up for taxi strike and stayaway

28th October 2023 Papama Mninzi 0

Despite being badly affected by taxi related violence that prevented them from attending school, Khayelitsha matriculants are confident that they will succeed in their final exams.

Activist advocate Ayanda Gladile ‘killed by the township he sought to better’

21st August 2023 Asive Mabula 0

Advocate Ayanda Gladile was described as someone who had dedicated his life to the struggle. A R100,000 has been offered for information leading to the arrest of his killer/s.

Thousands of learners left behind by taxi strike

11th August 2023 Asive Mabula 0

The Western Cape education department says that at the height of the strike, 852,259 learners stayed home from school in the province.

Taxi strike closes five hospitals

10th August 2023 Asive Mabula Mzi Velapi 0

The taxi protest in the Western Cape has shuttered clinics at the same time as the number of people needing treatment for violent injury has spiked.

Films on disability, load shedding and black hair awarded at Khayelitsha festival

5th May 2023 Lihle Krwala Asive Mabula 0

Local film festival recognises local talent.

Bertha Movie House in Khayelitsha to host 3 day film festival

27th April 2023 Asive Mabula 0

The three-day festival is about showcasing local stories and talent.

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