TRAPPED BY FEAR

MANENBERG residents are under siege as gunshots rang out during an ongoing gang war between the Clever Kids and Hard Livings gang

According to mense living in Gail Court on Sabie Way, skote have been klapping since Tuesday evening and the shootings have continued into Wednesday. 

Residents have been trapped inside their homes and living in fear.  

One resident, who asked to remain anonymous said that they weren’t able to go to work on Wednesday. 

Another auntie, who asked for her name not to be published, told the Daily Voice that she is bekommerd because, despite her kleinkinders living in the next block, she cannot see them, due to the shootings.

All the mayhem was triggered when alleged Clever Kids gang member Muhammed Arendse, known as "Tanne" was gunned on Tuesday. 

Police spokesperson Captain FC van Wyk reports: "Manenberg police registered a murder following the discovery of the body of a 40-year-old male (with multiple gunshot wounds) on Tuesday, 2025-09-16 at 22:23 behind Gail Court in the park, Sabie Walk, Manenberg.

"The motive for the incident forms part of police investigations. The suspect/s are yet to be arrested."

Meanwhile, in a separate incident, Manenberg station commander Brigadier Jayce Naidoo reported that several shots were fired on Wednesday around 11:40 in Manenberg Avenue.

Naidoo explains: "Integrated forces saturated the hotspot areas and soon identified the shooter. A 36-year-old male shooter was identified and pointed out by the community he was arrested in possession of a 9mm pistol and eight rounds."

The accused, who was wanted in an attempted murder case registered at Cape Town Central SAPS, now also faces charges for the illegal possession of a firearm and ammunition and is expected to appear in the Athlone Magistrates Court soon.

While people have been unable to get out, Councillor Deidre de Vos told the Daily Voice that they cannot access the area.

She said the ongoing shootings has left her hartseer as her service delivery teams are prevented from going into Manenberg to maintain the council flats.

De Vos explained: “Every second week, we dedicate a maintenance day in Manenberg. 

“During the first week, the housing team goes out to do assessments, and on the second week, the full maintenance team comes in to attend to the issues that need to be fixed.

“But this process is becoming a serious concern for both us as maintenance and for you as residents. Each time it feels like we try to take one step forward, we end up being pushed ten steps back.

“The uncertainty in the area is making it difficult to even know whether we can continue with our work.”