Mfuleni

Father Killed, Three Wounded in Wesbank Shooting

A 37-year-old father, Jeneul Absolom, was shot and killed during a violent incident in Avila Street, Wesbank, at approximately 18:45 on Saturday, 15 August 2026. The shooting also left three other individuals—two women aged 43 and 50, and a 60-year-old man—with gunshot wounds. Provincial police spokesperson Captain FC van Wyk...

3 months agoAugust 17, 2026Bobby BoucherCrime, Mfuleni

Mfuleni shack dwellers march to premier’s office for basic services

More than 100 residents from Mfuleni marched to the Western Cape Premier’s office and the Cape Town Civic Centre on Friday, 14 August 2026, to demand immediate access to water, electricity, and sanitation. The protest, which brought service delivery grievances to the heart of the city, was fuelled by years...

3 months agoAugust 15, 2026Bobby BoucherMfuleni

AWS Inspector Injured In Violent Mfuleni Smash-And-Grab

A pair of violent smash-and-grab attacks in Cape Town have resulted in injuries and renewed concerns about commuter safety. Victims were left traumatised after being targeted in separate incidents. The attacks have drawn attention to the ongoing risks faced by those travelling in the city. In the first incident, an...

8 months agoMarch 15, 2026Tarryn SeptemberCrime, Mfuleni