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Friday 9 October38
showing all kinds of videos and photographs from valedictory ceremonies. I see that yesterday, Wynberg Boys had theirs, and there are these wonderful little, I suppose, traditions at the different schools. Like I saw them all ringing the
suspect with an illegal firearm and ammunition during an intelligence-driven operation in Hanova Park. Meanwhile, two men wanted in connection with an attempted murder case dating back to December last year were also arrested in Hanova
Park, we're hearing from groups calling for the additional deployment of leap officers. In Athlone, Paggard has come out with slogans like: the community needs to regain control of their neighborhood. They need to make a stronger stand
robbers was killed by the homeowner, who we now know is a prominent businessman in the Lansdown area. And again, we're hearing from pockets in the neighborhood that there seems to be a deliberate target on business people and establishments
that tensions and violence are quelled completely. We have an incident that played out earlier this week, but it links to a few happenings in one community. The Athlone Community, in fact, the Community Policing Forum has been commenting.
unit and additional tactical teams to hotspots across the area as investigations continue. Athlone CPF chairperson Vernon Pitt says communities can no longer remain silent while gangsters terrorize the neighborhood. We need to, as
Is subject to an investigation by the South African Police Service. Staying in the Athlone community, the Policing Forum has called on residents to unite against gangs as a surge in violence has left the community living in fear. A series
Police are investigating a home invasion in the Crawford area in Athlone. A suspect was shot and killed in the incident that happened on Wednesday night. The police says Wesley Twigg says the residents were home at the time of the incident
the corner a try instead. And it was just such an amazing moment. And I remember the whole of Newlands being black. I lived in Newlands at the time when I was like in my teens. So it was just such a visceral memory for me. So Brian from
broken down and Govan and Beek yet wet in circle still causing heavy delays heading towards Wynberg and traffic's backed up and affecting New Strantfontein Road. And on the M5 north there's a vehicle broken down and that's on the link to
he has been charged. Operation Prosper members conducted an intelligence-driven operation in Hanover Park yesterday and apprehended a man who was found in possession of a firearm and 16 rounds of ammunition. Furthermore, the members
incident is subject to an investigation by the South African Police Service. Meanwhile, the Athlone Community Policing Forum says a surge in violence in the area has residents living in fear. In another incident this week, an alleged gang
Circle. Gabriel Becky coming in through the Cape Flats is heavy. Stranfonte Road up into that mess is pretty heavily backed as well. M5 slow through Rondebosch and the N7, Jake Schovel sitting from Goodwood right through to that big.
remains in hospital under police guard after he was wounded during a home invasion in the Crawford area in Athlone. Another suspect was shot and killed in the incident that happened on Wednesday night. Wesley Twigg says the residents were
Gets a bit smelly. The N2 at the water works. And Fachensflay Road through Filippi. I don't like the smell of compost. And so, therefore, I try and avoid as much as possible. Yeah, when there's a bad smell, it's going to be even worse. But
at Kirstenbosch. You're going to wait. And everyone's turning right if you're going towards Musenberg and then it's backed up till UCT. And everyone's turning left if you're going the other way. So it's just, it's just off. It's just stuck.
earlier accident on Louvre Street and Wale Street. That truck broke down on Govan and Bueckie at Weton Circle, causing delays heading towards Wynberg. Traffic is now slow moving on New Strandfontein Road and on the end to incoming traffic.
backed both ways. And the stationary truck on Govind and Becky at Wetton Circle this morning. Govind and Becky coming inbound towards Wynberg, really badly backed up. Pilot Strandfontein Road into that area also heavy queues as well.
The news, and I'm saying this now with the fact they stated on the news that the Lansdown Police Forum is warning people not to take the law into their own hands. Now, this is where the confusion is: self-defense, road justice. What is the
There's still that truck broken down, so you can expect delays if you are heading towards the Wynberg area. And received a WhatsApp earlier that the Beach Mullipo and Fritzonenberg traffic lights are out. More eyewitness news traffic in 15
Watching/slash listening to the test match, the one in Newlands. That is something that I would have loved to have been part of. And well, let's just enjoy the Friday and enjoy the test match cricket. This is Dean Duplessy from Harare.
That's in the lane heading towards Wynberg, so you can expect delays. And received a WhatsApp that at Beach Umulepoint, Fritz Stonenberg, those traffic lights are out. More eyewitness news traffic in 15 minutes. There's more EWN on air,
of association, that right to choice. But Mark is standing as the ward candidate in the Guguletu area, ward 41. He joins me now. Good morning, Mark. Really appreciate your time. You're a black man from Google Letu standing under the banner
7 o'clock. Mark Mutlani, something of a political unicorn. He's a black South African man from Guguletu, standing for the Freedom Front Plaza. Historically, a party historically associated with Afrikaner conservatism, a political tradition
Macassar Road, that's still there in the direction of Musenberg. And if you're in Gobenumberke heading towards Wynberg at Wetton Circle, there is a truck broken down. On the end to incoming, traffic's now slowing down at Jacks Havel Drive.
And then political unicorns. Why a black African man in Guguletu is standing for the Freedom Front Plus. Everyone has the right to choose. Everyone has the right to political association and to vote for whoever you want to vote for. But
This morning on the M7 Jake's Kerville Drive coming up from Mitchell's Plain around the Vangate Mall area, and still no traffic lights. Baden Powell Drive at the N2, so clogged up traffic heading direction Stollenbosch at the bonno of
Road at Wethan Circle, there's a truck broken down and that's in the lane in the direction of Wynberg. Heading into town on the N2, traffic slowing down at Dana Fontaine Road and the M3 and the M5, that's looking all clear at the moment.
Their concerns are not addressed. Mechi George, eyewitness news, outside Parliament. The Athlone Community Policing Forum has called on residents to unite against gangs as a surge in violence has left residents living in fear. A series of
two grand. That's not bad. I know guys that spends much more money than that driving from Mitchellsplain to town. Depending on what you drive, I drive a little yarrow, so that's light on fuel. By country roads, take me home to the place I
Pedro, in Mannenberg, you manage a fleet of vehicles. What's your petrol ball been over the last one? My monthly budget for the fleet is 270,000 rand. So my personal fuel budget is 5,000 rand a month, right? And I've always managed to keep
Thing so, apologies to Aisha Mahati of the Good Party, who has lived in Rondebosch East for almost 14 years. In her words, sent us an email: I'm the candidate for the good party, and I lived in Rondebosch East for almost 14 years. Fair
But conservative, Afrikaans, white. But what about the candidates in Guguletu? I'll speak to Mark Mutlani, who's a Freedom Front Plus candidate in Guguletu. But lines are open. 021-446-0567. You can drop me a WhatsApp: 072-567-1567.
Surf ski from Fishook and bodyguard at Musenberg and Big Bay. Tomorrow there's a sailing race around Robin Island. So the wind spin and direction is critical for these sports. I messed you up, Jenny and Claremont. I do apologize. She was,
things. But yes, let's get those details. Sorry, it's a surf ski from Fishook and bodyguard at Musenberg and Big Bay. Tomorrow there's a sailing race around Robin Island. So the wind spin direction is critical for these sports. I messed you
who's just sent in a message on the WhatsApp line about a cycling that they are doing out in Claremont. It's always important to email you first so that you can obviously ensure that you've got all the details. How do people register? What
you have. I should note, Liesl, I have somebody who's just sent in a message on the WhatsApp line about a cycling event that they are doing out in Claremont. It's always important to email you first so that you can obviously ensure.
Is Guguiletu calling us there from Garjeso? Why do we not have any respect for cyclists on the road? Why? What in heaven's name did the Guguletus of this world do to us that we driving in the comfort of, quite frankly, sometimes oversized
Thursday 8 October22
the response. We cannot allow gang groupings to dictate the lives of law-abiding residents in Hanova Park. We are responding by strengthening the enforcement presence on the ground. And Formula One is returning to Africa for the first time
Peterson, eyewitness news. Meanwhile, additional policing resources have been deployed to Hanover Park in response to a spike in gang-related shootings. Western Cape Police Oversight and Community Safety MEC Anri More says the addition of
Peterson, eyewitness news. Meanwhile, additional policing resources have been deployed to Hanover Park in response to a spike in gang-related shootings. Western Cape Police Oversight and Community Safety MEC AMRU More says the addition of
Wounded after being caught in the crossfire of a gun battle. Athlone CPF chairperson Vernon Pitt says the brazen attacks have left communities living in fear. The one thing that I've noticed is it's not just your normal gun, but it's heavy
In Athlone includes a deadly shooting outside Heatherdale Primary School during a morning school drop-off earlier this week. There has also been a series of apparent retaliatory attacks across the area, leaving an eight-year-old girl
Injured in Athlone and Belgravia this week. The CPF also lamented a home invasion in Crawford where a shooting ensued, leaving a suspect dead and another under police guard in hospital. This occurred after 9 o'clock last night. Carlo
dead and injured in Athlone and Belgravia this week. The CPF also lamented a home invasion in Crawford where a shooting ensued, leaving a suspect dead and another under police guard in hospital. This occurred after nine o'clock last night.
we can look on this consignment as and when it is taken to other countries. Moving to the Western Cape, the Athlone Community Police Forum says it's deeply concerned about a recent surge in gang violence that's left several people dead.
Battle. Athlone CPF chairperson Vernon Pitt says the brazen attacks have left communities living in fear. The one thing that I've noticed, it's not just your normal gun, but it's heavy artillery that has been used. So much to the extent
Drug turf in Athlone includes a deadly shooting outside Heatherdale Primary School during a morning school drop-off earlier this week. There has also been a series of apparent retaliatory attacks across the area, leaving an eight-year-old
The CPF also lamented a home invasion in Crawford near Athlone, where a shooting ensued, leaving a suspect dead and another under police guard in hospital. The incident happened after 9 o'clock last night. Carlo Peterson has more. The gang
dead and injured in Athlone and Belgravia this week. The CPF also lamented a home invasion in Crawford near Athlone, where a shooting ensued, leaving a suspect dead and another under police guard in hospital. The incident happened after 9
and that will be next week, and then ending off in the Cape, in the Western Cape, that is, at Newlands, to determine who will win this particular series. There's so much at stake. These sides met, of course, in that ICC Test Championship
Boulevard outbound from Rudabloom Road. The M5 south still slowing down between Pinelands and Kenilworth. And the M3 south is congested between UCT and Clipper Road. I'm Justine Ringquist, and there'll be more EWM traffic in 20 minutes.
package was not there, and I was told that it would have gone to the outline pickup point at Parkwood Mosque. Now, had she on her own gone there, she would have had to take two taxis and then another taxi to get it to Parkwood. She doesn't
Cape Talk. This is a voice note about something we've not talked about this afternoon, but it might remind you of similar experiences you've had. G'day, John. I've been asked by a senior lady to pick up her medication at the Lotus River.
outbound from Rudablum Road. The M3 South that's also still slowing down between UCT and Claremont, and the N1 outbound backed up between the Foreshore and Balvo. I'm Justine Rehnquist, and I'll have more EWN traffic in 20 minutes. There's
and reaching 20 by lunchtime on Friday. Your top story in eyewitness news this hour: the Athlone Community Policing Forum says it is deeply concerned about a recent surge in gang violence. EWN, in touch, in tune, and independent. For the
In Athlone includes a deadly shooting outside Heatherdale Primary School during a morning school drop-off earlier this week. There has also been a series of apparent retaliatory attacks across the area, leaving an eight-year-old girl
dead and injured in Athlone and Belgravia this week. The CPF also lamented a home invasion in Crawford where a shooting ensued, leaving a suspect dead and another under police guard in hospital. That incident happened last night. Carla
And across the city on 567 a.m. This, this is EWN. Athlone Community Policing Forum concerned about the recent surge in gang violence and researchers say suspects arrested at drug labs are frontrunners for wild-connected kingpins.
Road and Kenilworth. And if you're on the M3 South, that's also slow moving between UCT and Claremont. And there's still a stationary vehicle on the N7 South, that's just after Malabongwe Road. The left lane is affected. And we also