Murder

Cape Flats murders are on the rise

Some areas have improved, but the overall picture is grim

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Charts | 16 January 2026

Police mum on Muhsin Hendricks murder investigation

Memorial held at Open Mosque in Wynberg at the weekend

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News | 10 March 2025

Imam Muhsin Hendricks, who fought for queer rights, assassinated

He reportedly said that the need to be authentic was greater than his fear of death

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News | 17 February 2025

Government losing 1,800 firearms a year to criminals

Firearm-related murders in South Africa have risen to 34 per day

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News | 18 October 2024

No one held accountable for death of man during Red Ants raid

Months after Samuel Mabunda died, police, security industry, municipality fail to account

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News | 13 September 2017

Panayiotou murder case brings out rival picketers

Groups of women picket in solidarity with women victims; others support the accused

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News | 3 May 2016

Ashton residents outraged after farm murder

Rosina Cloete claims that her husband, 50 year old Colin Cloete, was killed by an Ashton farmer while picking tomatoes and is determined to make sure justice is done.

Barbara Maregele

News | 28 April 2015

Angy Peter trial: prosecution and defence spar over restorative justice process

The relatives of Rowan du Preez, who was kidnapped and necklaced more than two years ago, are “ready and willing” to participate in mediated talks with the four convicted of his murder, the Cape High Court heard this morning.

Barbara Maregele

News | 12 February 2015

Hope of peace for Manenberg residents

Manenberg residents believe night marches by community members and increased police visibility helped to restore peace to the area this week.

Barbara Maregele

News | 28 January 2015