The Ravensmead community is in mourning following a shooting Sunday night that left two young people dead and another wounded. Chelsea “Lilly” Matthyse, 22, and Ashlin Petersen, 19, were killed when a white Toyota Etios with four occupants opened fire on them on Anamone Street around 8:34 PM. Details of the Shooting A 20-year-ancient male … Read more
A 14-year-old boy, Tino Hanekom, tragically died on Monday after experiencing severe chest pains while at school. Hanekom was a Grade 8 learner at AZ Berman High School in Tafelsig, Mitchells Plain. A Sudden Illness According to his father, Elton Hanekom, Tino complained of chest pains at school. School officials and first-aid personnel assessed the … Read more
A community in Tafelsig is mourning the loss of Sharief Daniels, 39, who was found deceased in his home on Sunday at 9:45 PM. The discovery came days after he was last seen by family on Friday evening. A Tragic Discovery Daniels lived in a small structure, referred to as a hokkie, located at the … Read more
Tensions are rising on Elizabeth Street in Ruyterwacht, Cape Town, as a dispute unfolds over allegations that a property is operating as an illegal brothel. The situation has sparked disagreement between residents, with one claiming illicit activity and tenants refuting the accusations. Conflicting Accounts A resident, who wished to remain anonymous, expressed regret over moving … Read more
Emotions were high on Wednesday as the family of Shireena Birch spoke publicly about their grief following her death, allegedly at the hands of her husband. The family shared their pain after Riedewaan Birch appeared at the Bishop Lavis Magistrates Court. A Case Postponed Riedewaan Birch’s formal bail application was expected to be addressed at … Read more
A 40-year-old man was shot and killed in Manenberg last Wednesday, reportedly after refusing to align with a rival gang. The incident on Gouritz Road marks the latest instance of violence linked to escalating gang conflicts in the area. Forced Allegiance and Rising Violence Igshaan Stein sustained gunshot wounds to his ankle, hip, and back, … Read more
Strandfontein lifeguards are being hailed as heroes after providing critical first aid to approximately 16 people injured in a head-on collision Tuesday evening. The incident occurred on Strandfontein Road, between Baden Powell Drive and Spine Road. Lifeguards Respond to Urgent Need Lifeguard Lisa Adams and her colleague, Treasure Sanele Mkhasibe, witnessed the crash firsthand. According … Read more
Two shootings occurred in Mitchells Plain on Sunday, leaving one man critically injured and another dead. The incidents, reported in Portland and Beacon Valley, have prompted calls for urgent action to address escalating gang violence in the area. Details of the Incidents The first shooting took place at approximately 10:25 PM on Germiston Road in … Read more
A man in his 50s died early Tuesday morning after being struck by a Golden Arrow Bus on Victoria Road in Woodstock. Authorities are investigating the incident as a case of culpable homicide. Details of the Incident The collision occurred at approximately 5:27 am, according to Woodstock police. Preliminary reports indicate the pedestrian allegedly walked … Read more
A surge in violence targeting the taxi industry has left authorities investigating three separate murders in as many days. The latest incident occurred Wednesday evening in Seawinds, where a 34-year-old taxi driver was shot and killed. This follows the death of a 55-year-old driver, Yaseen Kippie, on Tuesday in Lavender Hill, and the stabbing death … Read more