Anti-Gang Unit members, accused of murder will be back in court next week. This is as the case of 11 members of the Western Cape Unit, accused of the alleged murder of Wade Price and the alleged assaulting of his friends in Manenberg, last Thursday, has been remanded to 15 December.

Anti-Gang Unit members accused of murder, back in court next week

According to IPID’s Lizzy Suping, the victim had died during the interrogation process and the questioning of possible suspects, as part of an enquiry into the murder that occurred near the Athlone Magistrate Court last week. Police allege that the deceased had complained of pain in his ear and collapsed. The suspects are being detained at the Bellville Police Station.

With seven fatal drowning incidents recorded in the past three weeks, the National Sea Rescue Institute is urging beachgoers to heed holiday water safety tips.

As with every festive season, the NSRI anticipates an influx of visitors to local beaches soon, especially with the summer school holiday having started this week.

As such, the Institute is stressing the importance of responsible behaviour in and around water, noting a marked rise in emergency responses at beaches, rivers, dams and swimming pools in late November to early December.

Andrew Ingram, the NSRI Communications Manager, emphasised the lifesaving role of community involvement.

“Public vigilance, lifeguard services, and community collaboration continue to save lives every day.”

According to the NSRI, its volunteers have responded to 13 drownings in progress in the past three weeks, seven of which were fatal. Ingram said that over the same period, a combined effort by NSRI volunteers, lifeguards and members of the public saved 25 lives, while five individuals were rescued using Pink Rescue Buoys.

“Pink Rescue Buoys have now been used in 230 rescues that we know of, with the most recent rescue where a Pink Buoy was used being for a father and his daughter at Brenton-On-Sea near Knysna. The impact of Public Rescue Equipment and emergency flotation cannot be overstated,” said Ingram.

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The NSRI is urging all beachgoers to take precautions this holiday season by following its top safety guidelines, including avoiding alcohol when swimming or boating, supervising children closely, swimming where lifeguards are on duty, saving emergency numbers (like 112), and exercising caution during heavy rains and flooding. 

“This holiday season, the NSRI encourages everyone, families, and communities to help prevent tragedies by staying informed and prepared,” said Ingram.  

The City of Cape Town, together with the Western Cape Economic Development Partnership (EDP), says applications for the 2025/26 Water Grants are now open.

Mayoral Committee Member for Water and Sanitation, Zahid Badroodien, says projects must run from February to June, with applications due by next Friday, 19 December 2025.

“The first round of grants demonstrated the power of active citizenry. We are excited to expand this work and encourage more organisations to step forward with solutions rooted in local knowledge.”

Nishendra Moodley, CEO of the Western Cape EDP says funding ranging from R10 000 to R250 000 will support community-led projects that prevent water pollution, improve sewer networks, and encourage citizen participation.

“We’ve seen how local organisations bring energy, insight, and trust into this work. This next round of grants will enable more community-level initiatives that not only address immediate challenges but also build long-term capability within communities.”

Applicants must submit realistic budgets and be completed by 30 June 2026. Application documents, including guidelines and a project plan template, are available at: https://wcedp.co.za/coct-water-grants/.

Completed applications must be submitted as instructed on the EDP website.