Western Cape police are investigating the mysterious death of three people whose bodies were found in a burnt out car in Mitchells Plain. On-duty armed response officer, André Rushin, said the three bodies were found in a VW Polo Vivo on Old Weltrevreden Road, Mitchells Plain on Wednesday morning. The[…]
Following an escalation of sporadic shootings and gang violence over the past few days in various areas of Mitchell’s Plain, residents from Lentegeur and surrounding areas are scheduled to gather for a candlelight vigil. The vigil will see residents peacefully walk through their community. This after residents of Bonteheuwel and[…]
A young soccer player returning from practice was among at least six people who were shot in a volley of gunfire between two gangs in Mitchells Plain on Thursday night in which one person was killed. Spokesperson for Lentegeur Community Policing Forum Anthea van der Vent said some of the[…]
To combat crime and gangsterism in Mitchells Plain, the City of Cape Town has allocated R65m to the SAPS to employ more metro police staff and an additional R60m for police vehicles, Mayoral Committee Member for Safety and Security JP Smith said on Monday. A stakeholder meeting, attended by MEC[…]
In Beacon Valley, Mitchell’s Plain, gang violence has escalated to an extent that three schools closed last week, due to teachers and learners fearing for their safety. These learners are losing out on critical teaching time. Principals from schools in Beacon Valley attended a community meeting last week, where there[…]
One man was killed in a shooting incident at the Eastridge Clinic in Mitchells Plain on Monday morning. Police have confirmed that the circumstances surrounding the death of a 23-year-old man are being investigated after he was shot and killed by an unknown suspect at at 10h45. Western Cape Spokesperson[…]
Three men have been shot and killed in Lentegeur at midday on Thursday, in an incident believed to be gang related. According to the South African Police Service (SAPS), the men were on their way to Mitchell’s Plain and at the corners of Eisleben and Morgenster roads suspects driving in[…]
By Thakira Desai Following the discovery of Stacey Adams’ remains and her subsequent burial, the role of the 6-year-old’s father in her life has been called into question. The family has since confirmed to VOC News that the father was left devastated upon hearing the news of her murder. The[…]
By Thakira Desai The janaza (Islamic funeral) of 6-year-old Stacey Adams is expected to commence at 15h00 on Tuesday. The little girl went missing on Saturday in Eastridge, Mitchells Plain. A body was subsequently found next to the wendy house of Stacey’s mother, Sasha-Lee Adams, on Sunday by members of[…]
The case against seven Mitchells Plain residents involved in protest action in Highlands Drive, Mitchells Plain, has been postponed to August 30, 2018. They appeared in the Mitchells Plain Magistrate court on Monday. Eight residents have been charged for public violence after they participated in protest action on May 2.[…]
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