Manenberg

Manhunt under way after fatal Manenberg shootout

A shootout in Manenberg on 18 June 2026 has resulted in one death and six injuries, including a police officer. The South African Police Service (SAPS) has since launched a large-scale manhunt to apprehend those responsible for the violence. Law Enforcement Operation And Investigation Police have confirmed that they are...

3 months agoJune 18, 2026By Layla HadidManenberg

Man Shot In The Head In Manenberg | News Update

A man was shot in the head during an incident in the Manenberg flats on or around 17 June 2026. The shooting has once again brought the issue of public safety and ongoing gang violence in the area under scrutiny. Community And Security Impact Manenberg has long contended with high...

3 months agoJune 17, 2026By Layla HadidManenberg

Manenberg Gripped By Deadly Shooting Spree

Manenberg residents are reeling after a violent weekend left three men dead in two separate shootings. Among the victims was a father of five. Police have launched investigations as the community grapples with grief. The neighbourhood of Manenberg experienced a surge of violence over the weekend, resulting in the deaths...

6 months agoApril 12, 2026By Wendy ScheepersManenberg

Rival Gangs Unleash Deadly Chaos In Manenberg

Tensions have escalated in Manenberg following a series of shootings on Tuesday. Two people lost their lives and two others were wounded in separate incidents. The violence is believed to be linked to ongoing gang rivalries in the area. Residents of Manenberg are facing renewed fears as conflict between the...

6 months agoApril 2, 2026Tarryn SeptemberCrime, Manenberg

Manenberg Man Dies Escaping Deadly Heatwave

A Manenberg resident lost his life while seeking relief from soaring temperatures. The 39-year-old drowned in a local dam during the recent heatwave. His family is mourning the sudden loss. Heatwave Drives Residents To Water The recent heatwave in Cape Town has pushed many residents to seek respite in nearby...

7 months agoMarch 11, 2026By Wendy ScheepersManenberg

Manenberg Street Party Turns Deadly as Rival Gang Execution

A 32-year-old man, allegedly affiliated with a local gang, was fatally gunned down during a street party in Manenberg on Saturday night, highlighting the persistent grip of gang-related violence in the Cape Flats suburb—despite prior police warnings and a declared zero-tolerance stance towards unlawful gatherings. The incident unfolded just after...

1 year agoJune 17, 2025By CapeFlats.co.zaCrime, Manenberg

Cape Town Community Gripped by Fear as Gang Violence Escalates

Cape Town – An alarming resurgence in gang-related violence has gripped parts of Cape Town, as a feud between the Clever Kidz and Hard Livings gangs erupted into a series of shootings over the weekend. The latest wave of conflict has already claimed the life of a reputed gang leader...

1 year agoApril 7, 2025By Wendy ScheepersCrime, Manenberg