Crime
Protesters support vigilante taxi drivers outside KwaNobuhle court
Five “jikeleza” drivers charged with attempted murder
Brief | 4 September 2023
Cops cautioned over arresting people for cannabis use and possession
“There is currently no legislation that prescribes what quantities of cannabis may be possessed or cultivated”
News | 4 September 2023
Uyinene Mrwetyana’s family want Post Office transformed into “a place of healing”
Hundreds marched to the Clareinch post office in Claremont to commemorate four years since her rape and murder
Brief | 28 August 2023
Government must intervene in Intercape bus attacks
Judge “determined not to be misunderstood” in ordering transport minister, Eastern Cape MEC and police to take action
Law | 24 August 2023
Taxi strike: Women march to demand end to violence and looting
Philippi marchers call for City of Cape Town to use its CCTV cameras to bring the perpetrators of crimes committed this week to book
Brief | 10 August 2023
Philippi library closes after robbery and vandalism
“Why vandalise a library that your sister, brother and child needs?” asks ward councillor
News | 8 August 2023
Family demand justice for teen shot dead during protest
“Not a single government official has come here to show their sympathy” laments Karabo Chaka’s uncle
By Chris Gilili
News | 7 August 2023
We will take matters into our own hands, Riverlea community leader warns Bheki Cele
Police minister and mining officials meet community following protests over violence blamed on informal miners
Brief | 4 August 2023
“We are prisoners in our own homes” says Riverlea resident
Protests held against violence blamed on turf wars between zama zamas
Brief | 31 July 2023