The bloodshed is continuing in Philippi following the brutal killing of three more people in an alleged vigilante attack. The bodies of three unknown men were found in the Siqualo informal settlement, Weltevreden Road, Philippi, at approximately 17:30 on Saturday, 15 November. The victims were found set alight. The provincial police commissioner, Thembasile Patekile, has condemned the incident in the strongest possible terms. “Acts of mob justice are criminal and pose
The Western Cape SAPS said it is ready to support any lawful course of action that will restore confidence in it. This follows the release of the controversial Western Cape Police Ombudsman’s report on Thursday, which outlines possible capture of the police by local gangs. Premier Alan Winde tabled a redacted version of the report on the same day. “We have a duty to do everything we can to force those with the power to shine a light
The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) has confirmed that Wynberg Girls’ High School received another bomb threat, marking the second threat in just over a week. Also read: Authorities Condemn False Bomb Threat at Wynberg School WCED spokesperson Bronagh Hammond said arrangements were made to ensure that matric learners could write their National Senior Certificate (NSC) exams without disruption. “We arranged for the secure transportation of NSC exam papers to an
President Cyril Ramaphosa says he is prepared to hand over the G20 presidency to the United States (US), even if it means placing the documents on an empty chair should President Donald Trump or any US representative fail to attend. Also read: ANC slams Trump’s “racist and imperialist” remarks as AU backs South Africa’s G20 leadership Ramaphosa reaffirmed South Africa’s commitment to engaging with the US, describing it as an important trading
WATCH: Talks underway to relocate 40 Khayelitsha structures after sewer pipeline collapse
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The City’s Mayoral Committee member for Water and Sanitation, Zahid Badroodien, paid another visit to Khayelitsha’s SST Section on Friday, where a bulk sewer pipeline recently collapsed again, leading to sinkholes forming under some people’s homes. The settlement was formed illegally over a sewer line and is also located in a stormwater retention pond. ALSO READ: Illegal structures on sewer lines cause Khayelitsha sinkholes Badroodien has confirmed that this is an
