Mitchells Plain man sentenced to 15 years for raping 11-year-old girl
Saadiq Rajap, 54, was sentenced to 15 years imprisonment for raping an 11-year-old girl in Mitchells Plain in April 2024.
Saadiq Rajap, 54, was sentenced to 15 years imprisonment for raping an 11-year-old girl in Mitchells Plain in April 2024.
Approximately 50 homes in Tafelsig, Mitchells Plain, were damaged by high-velocity winds on Monday morning, forcing emergency teams to scramble.
Kumsa Papu, a 40-year-old mother from Belhar, was stabbed to death in Mandalay on Sunday. A 44-year-old suspect is in custody.
Larry Fazel Varrie has left the PAC for the National Coloured Congress, signalling a major shift in the political landscape for the 2026 elections.
The City of Cape Town is addressing public-lighting failures around the Kapteinsklip station precinct in Mitchells Plain, months after passenger rail services resumed on 23 February 2026 following a six-year shutdown. The lighting problems have raised safety concerns for commuters travelling during early-morning and evening hours when visibility around the...
Community Initiative Fills Critical Nutrition Gap Michelle Walker, an unemployed resident of Mitchells Plain, is spearheading a grassroots feeding scheme to support local families facing food insecurity. The initiative relies entirely on community donations and Walker’s personal labour to provide meals for children and residents in need. Driven By Local...
Corrine Jackson continues to face trial in the Mitchells Plain Magistrate’s Court for the 2017 murder of her then-girlfriend, Nadine Esterhuizen, following a trend of proceedings that have now spanned approximately nine years. During a recent appearance, Jackson revealed she is attempting to raise funds for private legal representation rather...
Families residing in the Strandfontein Sea View informal settlement remain in a state of long-term uncertainty as they continue to wait for formal housing, with many having been on the municipal waiting list for over two decades. The ongoing housing crisis in Mitchells Plain reflects a broader regional challenge, where...
Creashy Maart, a 19-year-old resident of Mitchells Plain who became a symbol of resilience through her public battle with chronic illness, passed away in July 2026. After undergoing a double lung transplant in 2025, the young advocate was diagnosed with Kaposi sarcoma in January 2026, leading her medical team to...
A prominent darts player from Mitchell’s Plain has launched an innovative mathematics programme aimed at supporting pupils across 500 schools. The initiative seeks to bridge educational gaps by utilising unconventional teaching methods to improve learner engagement with the subject. Community And Educational Impact The programme aims to provide much-needed supplementary...
JP Smith, the City of Cape Town’s Mayoral Committee Member for Safety and Security, has reaffirmed the municipal government’s pledge to bolster security measures in Mitchells Plain as residents continue to grapple with persistent gang violence and high crime rates. The commitment comes amid increasing public pressure from community members...
A 45-year-old man was found fatally stabbed at a home in Lebombo Road, Tafelsig, in the early hours of Tuesday, 30 June 2026. Police were alerted to the scene at approximately 00:10, where medical personnel later declared the man dead after discovering a stab wound to the neck. Police Investigation...
A 45-year-old man was killed in a stabbing incident at his home in Lebombo Road, Tafelsig, in the early hours of Tuesday, 30 June 2026. Police officers arrived at the scene shortly after 00:10 to find the victim suffering from a fatal wound to the neck. Investigation And Legal Response...
Law enforcement agencies are ramping up security measures across Cape Town, specifically in the Mitchells Plain Town Centre, in response to various protest actions scheduled for 30 June 2026. Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia has confirmed that national and provincial authorities are coordinating efforts to ensure stability following reports of...
The Mitchell’s Plain Safety and Development Forum (MPSDF), in collaboration with the Western Cape Government, has officially launched the ‘Strandfontein Safe Zone’. This development marks the expansion of a pilot project designed to establish secure spaces for youth across the Mitchell’s Plain area. Community Safety And Youth Development The Strandfontein...
The Mitchells Plain community is in mourning following the passing of Henry Alexander, the long-serving principal of Rocklands High School, who died on 14 June 2026. A stalwart of the local education sector, Mr. Alexander was widely recognised for his unwavering dedication to his learners and his influence as a...
A teenage soccer player from Juventus AFC is among two young people who lost their lives in separate shootings on the Cape Flats. The incidents have left local communities reeling. Families and friends are mourning the loss of promising youth. The death of the Juventus AFC player has sent shockwaves...
A scholar transport driver has received a five-year prison sentence following a 2023 accident in Mitchells Plain that resulted in the deaths of six schoolchildren. The sentencing comes as the Cape Flats community continues to mourn the loss. The case has reignited calls for stricter enforcement of road safety regulations....
The first night of Ramadan, a sacred time of reflection and devotion for Muslims around the world, was shattered by violence in New Lentegeur, Mitchells Plain, when a respected Moulana was gunned down shortly after leading evening prayers. The killing of 33 year old Moulana Mustaqeem Wanza has sent shockwaves...
The community of Mitchells Plain was left in shock and mourning this past weekend as a wave of gun violence tore through its streets, claiming the lives of six people. Police confirmed that five of the victims were shot and killed, while one person was injured. Among those who lost...
Cape Town’s ongoing gang conflicts have once again flared up, with violent exchanges between rival groups creating panic in the Lenteguer area of Mitchells Plain on the Cape Flats. The latest incident unfolded near Salvia Field, where multiple gunshots were fired, sending residents into a state of fear and uncertainty....
A young Mitchells Plain boy was tragically shot and killed while walking to a local tuckshop with a friend. The incident, which occurred amid ongoing gang violence in the area, has left the community in shock and mourning. The victim, 14-year-old Ganief Layman, had spent the day helping his family...
Mitchells Plain community members are voicing strong concerns following another firearms scandal at the local police station. The outcry was palpable as residents gathered outside the Mitchells Plain Police Station, demanding accountability and transparency from the authorities. Community’s Call for Action In a display of collective unease, the Cape Flats...
In a disconcerting security breach at the Mitchells Plain police station, a total of fifteen firearms and eight imitation weapons, all tied to criminal investigations, have been reported stolen. This unsettling discovery was made in the station’s SAP-13 storeroom, a secure area designated for storing evidence and exhibits from criminal...
The chilling screams of bystanders echoed at the scene of a tragic accident where children were ejected from a pickup truck around 8am. The harrowing images of the crash were swiftly shared across social media platforms, including WhatsApp. These graphic visuals displayed the lifeless bodies of school children strewn across...