At the memorial service for Mfanelo Songxengo, one of nine victims shot two weeks ago, community members blamed poor policing for the murders
Brief | 30 January 2026
Nine people were killed in a shooting at a tavern last Saturday
Brief | 28 January 2026
At least two other suspects in Philippi mass shooting still at large
Brief | 26 January 2026
Suspects appear to have been taken in for questioning, but not arrested
Brief | 20 January 2026
Eight people shot dead in shebeen in Marikana informal settlement
News | 17 January 2026
“People are fed up and disappointed with the police and the justice system, and are now forced to take the law into their own hands.”
Brief | 12 January 2026
People have occupied the railway line between Langa and Bonteheuwel train stations since 2019 and at old Philippi depot since 2020
News | 18 December 2025
There were two shack fires in the area on Monday
Brief | 2 December 2025
Off-duty SAPS officer Dumisani Ndzabela is accused of shooting Sesethu Sigonyela in Khayelitsha
Brief | 5 November 2025