Cape Argus

12/11/2025

🚨 BREAKING NEWS | TRIPLE MURDER IN MONTCLAIR 🚨
Three people — two men and a woman — have been found shot dead inside a silver VW Polo in Montclair, Lentegeur, early this morning.
Police say the victims, all in their twenties, sustained fatal gunshot wounds. The incident is believed to be gang-related.
Western Cape Police Commissioner Lt Gen Thembisile Patekile has condemned the killings and vowed that those responsible will be brought to justice.
👉 Anyone with information can contact Crime Stop on 08600 10111 or use the MySAPS app.
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12/11/2025

JUST IN: A 21-year-old man has been arrested in Hout Bay for the attempted murder of his infant. Reports suggest the child suffered burns, though police have yet to confirm this.
According to Police spokesperson, Captain FC Van Wyk, the child is currently being treated at a children's hospital.

This is a developing story.

12/11/2025

A shooting incident in Bromwell Street, Woodstock has left two men injured, with one tragically losing his life. Police are launching an urgent investigation into the circumstances surrounding this shocking event.

As Woodstock police investigate a shooting that injured two men on Bromwell Street, the community grapples with rising violence.

12/11/2025

🎙️ Cape Town’s top stories today:
Five women killed in just four days as gun violence against women reaches alarming new levels.
AKA’s alleged assassins appear in court.
A suspicious Strand Beach incident sparks child safety warnings.
Bo-Kaap residents push back against Airbnb.
And a Manenberg mother celebrates a 14-year journey to becoming an attorney.

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12/11/2025

Five women were murdered in 96 hours in Cape Town, mainly as a result of gunfire. According to Gun Free SA, the latest femicide study shows that guns are now the leading weapon used to kill women, and the proportion of women shot and killed has reached the highest rate ever recorded in South Africa.

https://capeargus.co.za/news/2025-11-12-cape-towns-alarming-femicide-crisis-five-women-killed-in-just-four-days/

Over a shocking 96-hour period, five women were brutally murdered in Cape Town, highlighting the alarming rise of femicide linked to gun violence. Advocacy groups are calling for urgent action and societal change.

12/11/2025

Your Wednesday edition of the Cape Argus includes:

🗞 Khayelitsha community has taken justice into their own hands following the r**e and murder of a young woman
🗞Manenberg mother’s 14-year journey to becoming an attorney
🗞Western Cape wine estates shine in World’s 50 Best Vineyards

12/11/2025

⚠️ Child safety alert for Cape Town parents
A six-year-old was found with an adult male under suspicious circumstances at Strand Beach — prompting the City to issue a warning as the festive season approaches.

The incident has raised fresh concerns about child safety at public spaces, with officials urging parents to stay vigilant, keep children within sight, and report any suspicious activity immediately.

🔗 Read More: https://capeargus.co.za/news/2025-11-11-suspicious-incident-at-strand-beach-raises-child-safety-concerns-for-cape-town-parents

The discovery of a missing child with a stranger at Strand Beach has raised alarms among local safety groups, urging parents to remain vigilant.

11/11/2025

Two brothers accused of the assassination of award-winning rapper Kiernan 'AKA' Forbes and his close friend Tebello 'Tibz' Motsoane made their first appearance in the Durban Magistrate's Court on Tuesday, following their extradition from eSwatini.

The two brothers accused of murdering celebrated rapper Kiernan “AKA” Forbes and his friend Tebello “Tibz” Motsoane appeared in the Durban Magistrate’s Court after being extradited from eSwatini.

11/11/2025

hayelitsha community rocked by brutal killing and alleged mob justice
The Khayelitsha community is in shock after the body of 22-year-old Asiphe Hlekwani was found in a communal toilet facility. She was allegedly kidnapped, r**ed, and murdered — and in a chilling twist, community members reportedly took justice into their own hands.

Ward councillor Thando Pimpi and police have condemned the attack and urged residents not to resort to violence, while the Western Cape MEC for Community Safety, Anroux Marais, called for calm and lawful action.

Read the full story on Cape Argus:
🔗https://capeargus.co.za/news/2025-11-11-khayelitsha-community-takes-justice-into-their-own-hands-after-brutal-murder/

The kidnapping and murder of a young woman in Khayelitsha has led to community unrest and a call for justice, highlighting the ongoing issues of violence against women.

11/11/2025

💔 A family shattered by tragedy in Mitchell’s Plain.
Two sisters were gunned down outside Portlands Primary School — allegedly by their own brother.
In an emotional Weekend Argus exclusive, the Smith family opens up about their pain, pleads for privacy, and asks the public to keep the children in their prayers as they face a future without their aunts — and without their father’s freedom.
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A father's heartache and a family's struggle for understanding unfold in the tragic shooting of two sisters outside Portlands Primary School in Mitchell's Plain. The family of the accused shooter urges the public to focus on the children affected by this heartbreaking incident.

11/11/2025

George man gets life for brutal murder of ex-wife
The Western Cape High Court has handed down a life sentence to Rodney Witbooi of George, who was convicted of multiple violent crimes, including the murder of his ex-wife, Sone Le Roux. The horrific attack, which took place in her home, has sent shockwaves through the community.
Read the full story on Cape Argus: https://capeargus.co.za/news/2025-11-11-george-man-receives-life-sentence-for-the-brutal-murder-of-his-ex-wife/

A man from George has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the brutal murder of his ex-wife, following a series of violent incidents that escalated from attempted r**e to murder.

11/11/2025

One suspect has been charged with murder in connection with the tragic death of Metro Police Constable Tyler Lamb.

Three men have been arrested in connection with the death of Metro Police Constable Tyler Lamb, with one facing murder charges. The case has been postponed for further proceedings.