Mandilakhe Tshwete

Multimedia Journalist

MASS SHOOTINGS ROCKS KHAYA

Mandilakhe Tshwete|Published

Following the launch of Operation Shanela II, Cape Town is reeling from five mass shootings in a week, igniting a desperate call from community leaders for immediate ...

Lolitha accused case postponed

Mandilakhe Tshwete|Published

The Khayelitsha couple accused of the horrific rape and murder of seven-year-old Lolitha Kowa appeared in court, with the community anxiously awaiting further investigation ...

7 SHOT DEAD & BURNED

Mandilakhe Tshwete|Published

Seven men were brutally executed and partially burned in a house attack in Philippi East, leaving the community in shock and police investigating the coordinated ...

Taxi routes reopen

Mandilakhe Tshwete|Published

Following a month of deadly clashes between rival taxi associations, the Western Cape Mobility Department has reopened all taxi routes, but many services remain ...

'COPS DID THIS'

Mandilakhe Tshwete|Published

Khayelitsha residents have accused police officers of deliberately setting fire to a police Nyala during a protest demanding electricity. Community leaders reject ...

'138 GANGS' IN THE CAPE

Mandilakhe Tshwete|Published

The Western Cape police have launched a Festive Season Safety Plan to combat rising violence, revealing the challenges posed by gangs and illegal firearms in the ...

Gugs pleads for safety as exams approach

Mandilakhe Tshwete|Published

In Gugulethu, community leaders and students demand increased police presence and safety measures following a series of violent incidents, including ten murders ...

Khaya sewage hits 300 residents

Mandilakhe Tshwete|Published

More than 300 residents in Khayelitsha's Kanana informal settlement have been displaced due to a burst sewerage pipe, leading to urgent humanitarian efforts to provide ...

HANOVER PARK MOURNS

Mandilakhe Tshwete|Published

Hanover Park is in mourning after three-year-old Qadir Boer was tragically killed by a stray bullet in a suspected gang-related shooting.

Protesters clash with Cops

Mandilakhe Tshwete|Published

Khayelitsha residents clashed with police while demanding a meeting with Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis during a protest march. The community's grievances include ...

Manhunt on for suspects in Gugs triple murder

Mandilakhe Tshwete|Published

Three men have been fatally shot in Gugulethu's Lotus informal settlement, adding to a series of violent incidents that have left the community traumatised.

Brijlal family call for justice

Mandilakhe Tshwete|Published

In the wake of Roger Brijlal's tragic murder, the community unites in mourning and demands justice for a beloved businessman and philanthropist.

Gift of the Givers staff hijacked

Mandilakhe Tshwete|Published

Three Gift of the Givers staff were kidnapped in a shocking hijacking in Khayelitsha, igniting community outrage and drawing attention to the perilous conditions ...

35 newly-graduated Metro cops axed

Mandilakhe Tshwete|Published

Alderman JP Smith clarifies the dismissal of Metro Police officers, addressing driving assessment failures and misinformation spread by the NCC.

TEEN KILLED AT SLEEPOVER

Mandilakhe Tshwete|Published

A 13-year-old girl tragically dies after an alleged assault during a sleepover in Khayelitsha, prompting her family to demand justice and raising concerns about ...

GUGS DJ GUNNED DOWN

Mandilakhe Tshwete|Updated

Gugulethu DJ Luvuyo 'P Touch' Sapepa was tragically killed in a shooting, igniting community outrage and calls for an end to gun violence.

TWO TAXI KILLINGS ROCK CITY

Mandilakhe Tshwete|Published

Two members of the Cape Amalgamated Taxi Association were shot and killed in separate incidents in Cape Town, raising concerns about safety in the area. Police are ...

COUPLE DIES IN FIRE

Mandilakhe Tshwete|Published

In a heartbreaking incident, a couple perished in a shack fire in Khayelitsha, prompting urgent calls for improved safety measures in informal settlements.

Cape Town rallies for Palestine

Mandilakhe Tshwete|Published

Thousands unite in Cape Town, passionately demanding justice for Gaza and calling for urgent government action against Israel's ongoing genocide.

BODY OF EVIDENCE

Mandilakhe Tshwete|Published

Cape Town authorities confirm the tragic discovery of a body believed to be kidnapped businessman Roger Brijlal, as they call on the community for vital information ...

GUNNING FOR GANGS

Mandilakhe Tshwete and Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

Police minister Cachalia targets Cape Flats skollies’ weapons

23 arrested in Valhalla Park mayhem

Mandilakhe Tshwete|Published

Law enforcement officers faced violence in Valhalla Park while responding to gunshots, leading to arrests and community condemnation.

CATA DIK DING KILLED

Mandilakhe Tshwete|Published

Mnikeli Mgope, the first deputy chairperson of the Cape Amalgamated Taxi Association, was shot dead in Nyanga, highlighting the escalating violence between rival ...

Golden Arrow warns of Cape taxi war

Mandilakhe Tshwete|Published

Following the tragic murder of a taxi driver, Golden Arrow Bus Services raises alarms about an impending taxi war in Cape Town, highlighting the urgent need for ...

GANGS SMOKKEL GUNS FROM NAMIBIA

Mandilakhe Tshwete and Manyane Manyane|Published

International organised crime experts say SA is seventh organised crime index