Ten killed and eleven injured in Lwandle shisanyama shooting
Ten people were killed and eleven injured in a shooting at a Lwandle shisanyama on 27 September. Police are investigating, no arrests made yet.
Ten people were killed and eleven injured in a shooting at a Lwandle shisanyama on 27 September. Police are investigating, no arrests made yet.
The Presidential Employment Stimulus Programme is providing Cape Flats youth with skills and experience in the creative and heritage sectors.
Reports emerged on 20 September 2026 alleging an elderly man in the Cape Flats received a new bicycle after being robbed. Details remain currently unverified.
A fire swept through the Overcome Heights informal settlement in the Vrygrond area on Monday, 7 September 2026, destroying 60 informal structures and four formal dwellings. Approximately 215 people were displaced, according to Charlotte Powell, spokesperson for the City of Cape Town’s Disaster Risk Management Centre. “The initial assessment points...
The Public Protector released Report No. 12 of 2026/27 on 7 July 2026, officially finding that the City of Cape Town failed to provide basic municipal services to Langa Flats and parts of Khayelitsha, actions that constitute maladministration. The investigation detailed a prolonged neglect of essential infrastructure, leaving residents in...
Prominent Cape Flats motor-spinning enthusiast Ricardo ‘Dollas’ van Rooyen passed away on 29 July 2026, following the distressing discovery of a friend’s body. The community figure, widely respected for his contributions to local motorsport, reportedly collapsed shortly after making the grim find. Family Confirms Tragic Circumstances His daughter, Nikita van...
The African National Congress (ANC) in the Western Cape recently marked the 38th anniversary of the death of youth activist and Umkhonto we Sizwe cadre, Ashley Kriel, who passed away on 9 July 1987. The commemorative event honoured the legacy of the 21-year-old Bonteheuwel-born struggle icon, who lost his life...
The City of Cape Town has issued an urgent appeal for information after the footbridge at Princess Vlei was targeted by vandals. The incident has caused significant damage to the structure, which serves as a vital thoroughfare for pedestrians and community members navigating the area. Investigation And Public Involvement Authorities...
Two individuals have been killed in separate shooting incidents across the Cape Flats, prompting an ongoing investigation by the South African Police Service (SAPS). No arrests have been made in connection with either incident as forensic teams continue to process the crime scenes. Investigation And Official Response Details regarding the...
Approximately 1,800 Zimbabwean nationals residing in Cape Town have registered with their national consulate to be voluntarily repatriated amid mounting uncertainty regarding their legal status in South Africa. The registrations follow a period of heightened anxiety among the migrant community, fuelled by fears of xenophobic violence and the pending expiration...