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Friday 9 October17
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
They too are seeing an uptick in gang-related incidents. In the Crawford area of Athlone, there was a fatal home invasion where one of the suspected robbers was killed by the homeowner, who we now know is a prominent businessman in the
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
But we also have quite a tight community as well. So all our Sea Point residents, all our Green Point residents, quite a few of them come there. And they're always in our Americanos and playing in our leagues. So it's a mix of those, of a
and location is important. And on Bull Peters, not Bull, but says, yes. And it's location, Green Point, Sea Point. It's sort of in that nook. You can see the mountain, you can see the ocean. Many people are walking past that area. Who's
to play, but then you linger a little longer because the music's going and the community, that Greenpoint community, Sea Point community has just kind of collected. Yeah, well, that's what we're trying to create, more of a community and
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
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 home at the time when
of my favorite roads. It's a very peaceful drive. The worst is the section on the N1 from the Goodwood turn off to the entrance of town. People seem to be at their wits' end and they forget how the indicators work. Taron, pleasure as
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
against KFM Drive on Friday. Do come show us your support 12 noon at the grid here in Greenpoint, and we can show you how we can play paddle. I mean, we had a pretty strong start with our first day of training this week. Yesterday, we honed
broccoli last night, which I actually enjoyed. But the 14th of October, you're at the gridding greenpoint. Come support us, Africa. It'll be in Johannesburg. Oh, okay. We'll send you the video because it's all in aid of Western Cape Safety
have replenished myself. No, I ate a big bowl of broccoli last night, which I actually enjoyed. But the 14th of October, you at the Grid in Greenpoint, come support us, Africa. I'll be in Johannesburg. Oh, okay. We'll send you the video.
what in the Cape? Well, they have said or issued a statement saying that the muddy sediment in Sandrift is from an upgrade work that is being done there. The East Pump Station is behind the discolored water that flowed into the Mungerton
Thursday 8 October28
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
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 and injured in Athlone and Belgravia
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
Break into the closed shops. Tabi Sokoba, eyewitness news, Durban. The Athlone Community Police Forum says it's deeply concerned about a recent surge in gang violence that's left several people dead and injured in Athlone and Belgravia this
A convention center similar to the one in Cape Town, like Century City. That's going to bring some competition to Johannesburg. So it's really grown, it's evolved. These are property companies that essentially make the majority of their
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
It is five o'clock. Good afternoon. I'm Martin Slabbert. The Athlone Community Policing Forum says it is deeply concerned about a recent surge in gang violence that has left several people dead and injured in Athlone and Belgravia this
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.
then the plants basically suck the water out of it as they need it. Interesting. Now, how easy are they to get hold of, Ian? They are becoming more and more available. If you Google them, there's a lovely lady in K Town in Woodstock area.
all being because of different age groups, so from like 12 o'clock onwards, those will be at Century City, but there'll be games the whole time at Richmond and Century City. Okay. And then the following weekend, we'll do Friday night, then
Opposite Burgundy estate. So literally like 12 minutes away from Century City. Yeah, so five courts at each. We're very lucky. So we're going to have 10 courts. Okay. And for this weekend, that's how we're also able to split. So we've got
and next weekend. You are hosting them at your two venues. Tell us firstly where those are. So Century City, brand new purpose-built, been open a year, where the old Ratunga Junction was. Okay. So, yeah, standalone building for us. And then
So for us, like us, we've gone into an industrial area or century city, but then your land becomes quite expensive. So it's this whole juggling act the whole time that you've got to try and do. But I mean, the point is, it's there being, I
another is under police guard in hospital following a home invasion in the Crawford area in Athlone in Cape Town. The incident happened at nine o'clock last night. The police's Wesley Twiggs says a gunman demanded cash. The victims were
Spreading misinformation about South Africa abroad and police investigate Athlone House Robbery. It is one o'clock. Good afternoon. I'm Martin Slobber. International Relations Minister Ronald Lamoula has supported a call to clamp down on
many of us feel. As a contractor, I'm had to go to from Fishook to Simonstown, to Seapoint, Greenpoint, and other parts of the of the Cape Town. It's hitting me quite badly, the price of the petrol. You know, and of course many other people
Road, Rosebank, south side of the road, comes under Rondebash Saps and the north side under Mowbray Saps. And Pippa is a near neighbour. She never. Okay, right. Why? Because the dividing line is Daviliers, houses on the northern side. Okay,
Civic Association, RMCA, seems to have fallen by the wayside. And one part of Rosebank and one part of Mowbray belong to LMRID, to which residents pay extra rates via cocked account. Another part of Rosebank and Mowbray have a different
serves, then I think they should be celebrated. Some stories, related stories, have kind of trickled through. Jill writes a story about Rosebank and Mowbray. Let's get an understanding through Jill's eyes of Rosebank and Mowbray.
Following a home invasion in the Crawford area in Athlone. The incident happened at 9 o'clock last night. Here's the police as Wesley Twigg. Lennon Police registered the House of Robot Case for investigation following an incident on
members of the notorious Horrible Gang for a series of gang-related murders in Clark Estate in Elsies River. The Western Cape High Court sentenced the group yesterday for crimes committed between December 2019 and February 2020. During that
but a large city. So if you're driving from Atlantis to the CBD or from Gordon's Bay into town, maybe you have to drive from Simonstown to Bowville, Somerset West to Century City. And then there are the people who do this every single day.
Wednesday 7 October15
Town police officer facing criminal charges linked to the alleged assault and torture of a Mowbray barber. Cameron took to social media today to express concern about SAPS officer Delmore Manuel being promoted from Lieutenant Colonel to
Of gang-related murders in Clark Estate, Elsies River. The Western Cape High Court sentenced the group today for crimes committed between December 2019 and February 2020. During that period, seven people, including two women, were murdered,
Town police officer facing criminal charges linked to the alleged assault and torture of a Mowbray barber. EWN, in touch, in tune, and independent. For the latest, visit ewn.co.za or download the EWN app. This is Cape Talk. Join the
Town Police officer facing criminal charges linked to the alleged assault and torture of a Mowbray barber. Cameron's taken to social media today to express concern about SAPS officer Dalmore Manuel being promoted from Lieutenant Colonel to
Business. Possible begins here on Cape Talk. In four weeks' time, I will be broadcasting from Century City, the Results Center. We won't have any results yet, but there will be politicians hanging around, and I will have voted. And I'm
They acted on information about the Red VW Golf with armed occupants driving around the Athlone area last night. And these arrests follow a gang-related shooting in Athlone's Belgravia suburb yesterday morning when a man was shot shortly
Research and found a very helpful place in Montague Gardens where they can fill a spray can with your car colour just so that I could cover those spots because otherwise, you know, as you suggested earlier, they would have rusted. And that
applications in Gauteng until legal certainty is established. Kanimapanga, SABC News, Johannesburg. Police are probing the murder of a 43-year-old man who was gunned down in Bonteville on the K flats last night. Police spokesperson.
are so tough, man. Sports. But if I absolutely have to, it's going to be Cape Town FC there at Athlone Stadium. The Stormers and Alai Anag teams are wonderful. But I think nothing beats like a local soccer game on the flats, the vibe and
they want to move on. Kasatu has described the fuel price increase as a devastating blow to workers, while the South African National Taxi Council hasn't yet decided what this means for taxi fares. Lauren Isaacs, Eyewitness News, Goodwood.
Unleaded? Please, thank you. Motorists queued at the engine garage along Vasco Boulevard in Goodwood until late last night. Forecourt manager Chris Cronier says he's had all hands on deck with attendance running between eight pumps since
56, which includes Factreton, Maitland, and Kensington from the DA during a February 2023 by-election. 65-year-old Julia Matruis says a lot has changed in the area since then. Carlo Peterson has more. Julia Matruis says she spent her whole
Police have arrested two suspects for the illegal possession of firearms and ammunition in the Athlone area. Last night, members of the Maitland Flying Squad followed up on information that occupants of a Red Volkswagen Golf, which was
party fights for coloured people. The PA took Ward 56, which includes Fackreton, Maitland, and Kensington, from the DA in a February 2023 by-election. 65-year-old Julia Matruis says a lot has changed in the area since then. Carlo Peterson
Paddle courtier in Greenpoint. It's Team Leicester versus Team Carl. We're raising awareness and we're raising funds for Western Cape safety parents. Coach, I'll see you after the show. He's our dyson. He's my coach for the next seven days.