Shanawaaz Asghar: the search continues for 6 year old boy

Published on


Add Smile FM on Google

Community Safety and Police Oversight MEC, Reagan Allen has expressed concern about another kidnapping in Cape Town, this time a 6-year-old boy from Kensington. The Grade-R-learner was allegedly taken at gunpoint, yesterday morning – while he was on his way to school. Allen says the search for Shanawaaz Asghar continues.

Meanwhile: The Kensington Community Policing Forum is urging members of the public not to share fake social media posts claiming that missing Shanawaaz has been found. He is still missing.

Community Safety and Police Oversight MEC, Reagan Allen says he has noticed an increase in kidnappings recently in the province. This follows another kidnapping in Cape Town, this time a 6-year-old boy from Kensington. The Grade-R-learner was allegedly taken at gunpoint, yesterday morning.

Latest articles

Two 14-year-olds injured in school stabbing

 Somerset West police are investigating a stabbing at Helderberg High School that left two 14-year-old learners injured on Friday morning, 23 October 2026. The South...

New programme gives learners skills beyond matric

 The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) has allocated R127 million in a new initiative aimed at strengthening technical education and preparing learners for the...

Grade 11 exams crucial to learners’ future prospects – college head

 With the 2026 National Senior Certificate Exams in full swing, the Campus Head at Rosebank International has encouraged Grade 11 students to view their...