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WATCH | ‘Stop the PR, start the plan’ – Ndlozi presses Mchunu on extortion

Cape Town – EFF MP Mbuyiseni Ndlozi on Tuesday criticised the government of national unity for prioritising media appearances... Read more

4 Sep, 2024

Countries

Ramaphosa declares ‘enough is enough’ in war on crime

Cape Town – President Cyril Ramaphosa has vowed to intensify the fight against crime, saying that law enforcement is committed... Read more

1 Sep, 2024

Countries

King promises to help as extortion hits Mthatha schools

Abathembu king, Buyelekhaya Dalindyebo, (centre) addressed a meeting at Laphumikwezi Senior Primary School in Mthatha West, promising to help... Read more

22 Aug, 2024

Business

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

Countries

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

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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

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‘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

Countries

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

Business

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

Countries

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