Eleven murder-accused members of the Anti-Gang Unit (AGU 11) may soon find out whether they can return to work in Manenberg.
The officers have been out on bail since last Friday, and one of their bail conditions prohibits them from entering Manenberg.
Their superiors approached the High Court to seek a relaxation of this condition, arguing that the members should be allowed to resume their duties in the area, especially amid widespread gangsterism.
Western Cape SAPS spokesperson Colonel Andre Traut confirmed the application.
“SAPS can confirm that it approached the High Court with an application to relax one of the bail conditions imposed on the 11 Anti-Gang Unit members, namely the condition that they may not enter Manenberg for official duties,” said Traut.
Traut said evidence was presented regarding ongoing police efforts to fight gangsterism, “particularly in areas most affected by the scourge”, in a bid to motivate for their return.
“The matter was heard by the court, and the decision is currently awaited,” said Traut
According to Die Burger, judgment on the application has been reserved until Monday.
Traut did not answer SmileFM News’ query related to whether the accused are working again, but News24 has reported that the officers have returned to work, just not in Manenberg.
The 11 accused face charges of murder, kidnapping, assault, torture and defeating the ends of justice, in connection with the death of Manenberg resident, Wade Price. He was arrested in December and died after allegedly being suffocated during police interrogation.
@smile90.4fm Ten members of the Anti-Gang Unit (AGU) were granted bail of R2000 each, after they appeared in the Western Cape High Court today (30 January, 2026) to appeal a previous decision to deny them bail. The judgment had been reserved earlier in the day, but following consultations, the bail terms were agreed upon. It relates to the alleged murder of Manenberg resident Wade Price last month, who was allegedly suffocated during a police interrogation. The eleventh accused was previously granted bail. Supporters gathered outside the court in support of their bail bid. Read more on smilefm.co.za #smile904fmnews #AGU11 ♬ original sound – Smile 90.4 FM
