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08/09/2025

Members of the PAGAD G-Force took to the streets of Mitchells Plain yesterday to protest against the rise in gang-related shootings in the area. Just last week over 50 people were allegedly shot in gang violence. For the latest news tap the link in our bio. -Force

02/09/2025

Its been a year since the Anti-Crime Pact was signed. But the Cape continues to bleed, daily.

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01/09/2025

There are daily reports of shootings all over the Cape Town. In this week’s installment of Heart Matters, we unpack the lived reality of communities under siege. To listen to the full episode visit the Heart FM App.

22/08/2025

A two-month-old baby has been killed in Bonteheuwel.

The infant sustained fatal gunshot in a suspected gang-related attack.

Our communities are at their wits end as gang violence continues unbated.

News Editor Leigh-Anne Jansen was at the scene and spoke to the baby’s mother after this morning's incident.

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21/08/2025

The family of Esme Francke is reeling. They're trying to come to terms with her senseless murder. Her grandfather speaks to Heart FM News and recounts the tragedy.

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20/08/2025

The family of an 11-year-old girl from Wallacedene is reeling.

Esmine Francke was shot and killed during suspected gang crossfire.

Two others were wounded in the same attack.

Heart FM News visited Francke’s family.

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19/08/2025

In recent months numerous reports of child murders have made their way into the spotlight.

In most cases, parents or familiar individuals are the alleged perpetrators.

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12/08/2025

Day 1 summary of the leave to appeal application in the Joshlin Smith matter.

Heart FM News journalist, Shamiela Fisher breaks down the days events.

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12/08/2025

Today, the parents, allegedly, behind the murder of a four year old girl from Eldorado Park appeared in court.

While the justice system is working to hold the perpetrators accountable, the community is left to pick up the pieces.

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08/08/2025

The storm around the Open Chats Podcast is far from over.

Heart FM News spoke to social media influencer, Enrico Hartzenberg, who blew the lid on the video.

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07/08/2025

News Editor Leigh-Anne Jansen unpacks the days two biggest stories on The Move with Lunga Singama.

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28/07/2025

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