Extortion war shuts down schools and businesses in Cape Town
Residents and businesses in Philippi (pictured above) are staying indoors after warnings of a gang turf war in the... Read more
7 Aug, 2024
Extortion syndicates tighten grip on Cape Town – report
Cape Town — Cape Town is globally known for its beauty and pedigree as one of the world’s biggest... Read more
25 Apr, 2024
Shack dwellers say extortion gangs make them pay for water
Most people have containers in their yards, ready to collect water. By Jabulile Mbatha Residents of Phomolong informal settlement... Read more
17 Apr, 2024
‘I’m a monster killer,’ Cape Town extortionist says
Describing himself as a “monster killer”, this man told GroundUp how the extortion syndicates are thriving in Philippi, Cape... Read more
11 Apr, 2024
Pay up or die, extortionists tell Philippi small business owners
Cape Town — An extortion racket in Philippi, Cape Town, is getting out of hand, small business owners say.... Read more
15 Mar, 2024
Extortion rings prey on poor communities
Criminals are threatening local residents, businesses and municipal workers in Cape Town’s townships. Archive photo: Masego Mafata By Sandiso... Read more
5 Oct, 2023
ID clarifies meeting with Joemat-Pettersson
Cape Town – The Investigating Directorate (ID) has reportedly said that it is not handling any complaints made by... Read more
12 Jun, 2023
Zanele Sifuba opens criminal case against man who extorted her and leaked sex video
Cape Town – African National Congress (ANC) Speaker at the Free State Legislature, Zanele Sifuba, has reportedly opened a... Read more
11 Nov, 2022
WATCH | Eskom withdraws from Cape Town’s Khayelitsha as alleged criminals demand R20 000 ‘monthly protection fee’
Cape Town – South African power utility Eskom has reportedly withdrawn its services from Harare, Khayelitsha after alleged gang... Read more
5 Aug, 2022
Seven alleged kidnappers arrested as police rescue Pretoria businessman
Cape Town – A police multidisciplinary team has arrested seven alleged kidnappers and safely rescued a businessman who was... Read more
9 Jun, 2022
