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A second suspect linked to the shocking murder inside Wynberg Magistrate’s Court has appeared in court, raising serious concerns about safety in the judicial system.
Following a shooting incident at Wynberg Magistrate's Court, officials from the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development are investigating security protocols to prevent future occurrences.
A 26-year-old man from Mpumalanga has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the gang rape of a 40-year-old woman, marking a significant victory for justice and the rights of victims in South Africa.
A shocking murder inside Wynberg Magistrate's Court has sparked security concerns throughout South Africa's judiciary. Officials have now confirmed the victim was a gang-affiliated accused rather than a witness, raising serious questions about court security protocols and highlighting the brazen nature of Cape Town's gang violence.
One person was killed inside the Wynberg Magistrate's Court building on Tuesday.
A mother from Lotus River testifies in the Western Cape High Court about the last moments of her son, Chad Julius, who was allegedly shot in a gang-related incident linked to illegal firearms sold by arms dealer Anderson Padayachee.
A dramatic shoot-out following the bombing of five AMTs at Jubilee Mall in Hammanskraal, leaving some security injured and the mall temporarily closed.
South Africa sees a significant 9. 8% decrease in murder rates and notable improvements across multiple crime categories, according to the latest police statistics. Minister Mchunu reveals successful crime-fighting strategies and new initiatives to further reduce criminal activities.
Two suspects are set to face court in Cape Town after a significant drug bust by the SAPS Anti-Gang Unit, uncovering R4 million worth of mandrax.
Three members of the Junky Funky Kidz gang have been sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of a rival gang member, highlighting the ongoing battle against gang violence in the Western Cape.
The George Magistrate’s Court denies bail to Gert Bezuidenhout and Johannes Hendrik Jacobs, accused of murdering underworld kingpin Mark Lifman, a day before he was due in court facing murder charges.
Amid escalating violence, Delft police recommend early closures for spaza shops to protect owners and the community.
The five-year-old boy was shot in the head while walking with his father to the local tuckshop.
In a report released by the Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime (GI-TOC) in April, the four main extortion economies - night time extortion in the CBD, construction mafia, township, and transport, were examined thoroughly, and how Cape Town has emerged as the epicentre of this growing pandemic.
The Lavender Hill community is left in shock as two teens, aged 13 and 17, fall victim to a brutal gang shooting just before Christmas.
Lyle Anthony, a member of the Fast Guns gang, has been sentenced.
Grantham Jahmiel Van Reenen, 14, was shot and killed while walking to school on Tuesday, November 19.
Gunmen ran into a school causing many learners to flee from the premises after the shooting incident.
‘Lifman thought I would be a good link for him to get him young boys from the more disadvantaged backgrounds. He liked boys that were a little rough and tough. So that he had reason to punish them for insubordination later on during his power play with these boys,’ the former employee said.
Mark Lifman was the main accused in the trial of slain steroid king Brian Wainstein.
Police said it was not aware of a ‘hit list’ currently making the rounds allegedly targeting boys between 13 and 15 in the area.
Lifman had a knack for evading justice for years despite being embroiled in many criminal matters.
Mark Lifman was gunned down in the Garden Route Mall parking on Sunday.
Police confirmed the teenager was declared dead at the scene by medical personnel.
The latest victim, a 24-year-old man, sustained a gunshot wound to the head.