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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.
Gauteng MEC for Education, Matome Chiloane, urgently calls for community action to combat escalating gang violence in schools, following alarming incidents that threaten the safety of learners and educators.
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 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.
Western Cape Police Commissioner Thembisile Patekile faced intense questioning from Parliament's portfolio committee on police about gang violence strategies, resource shortages, and claims that gang crime is 'under control' despite the Anti-Gang Unit's dilapidated facilities and vehicle shortages.
A dramatic shoot-out following the bombing of five AMTs at Jubilee Mall in Hammanskraal, leaving some security injured and the mall temporarily closed.
In a bid to reduce gun violence, Cape Town's NGOs have launched the 'My City Committee,' focusing on community-driven solutions.
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.
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.
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.
Thousands of people took to the streets in Georgia on Monday for the 12th consecutive day of protests against the government's decision to shelve European Union accession talks after disputed elections.