Mandilakhe Tshwete

Multimedia Journalist

Authorities urged to tackle firearm violence following mass shootings in Cape Town

Mandilakhe Tshwete|Published

Following a series of mass shootings in Cape Town, community policing forums are urging authorities to intensify efforts against criminal gangs and implement stop-and-search ...

Khayelitsha couple's court case delayed as crucial forensic reports remain pending

Mandilakhe Tshwete|Published

The Khayelitsha couple accused of raping and murdering seven-year-old Lolitha Kowa face further delays in their court case as vital forensic reports remain outstanding. ...

From Gqeberha to Cape Town: A journey of healing and brotherhood

Mandilakhe Tshwete|Published

After walking nearly 800 kilometres to raise awareness for men's mental health, Zolani Zondani shares his inspiring journey and the importance of vulnerability among ...

Philippi East shooting: Families call for help to bring loved ones home

Mandilakhe Tshwete|Published

After a tragic shooting in Philippi East, the families of seven victims are urgently seeking financial support to repatriate their loved ones' bodies back to the ...

Philippi East massacre: Seven men shot and burned in horrific attack

Mandilakhe Tshwete|Published

Seven men were shot dead and partially burned in a house in Philippi East, leaving the community in shock and fear as police investigate the brutal attack.

End of taxi route closures in Western Cape: What commuters need to know

Mandilakhe Tshwete|Published

The Western Cape Mobility Department has reopened taxi routes after a month-long shutdown due to violent clashes between rival taxi associations, impacting thousands ...

Khayelitsha residents accuse police of arson during protest

Mandilakhe Tshwete|Updated

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

Western Cape police roll out festive season crime plan to tackle rising violence

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 ...

Urgent safety measures sought in Gugulethu ahead of exams

Mandilakhe Tshwete|Published

Religious leaders and community members in Gugulethu unite to demand immediate action against escalating gun violence, following a series of tragic shootings that ...

Sewage pipe burst displaces over 300 residents in Khayelitsha

Mandilakhe Tshwete|Published

Over 300 residents in the Kanana informal settlement of Khayelitsha have been displaced due to a burst sewerage pipe, prompting immediate humanitarian assistance ...

Codeta's legal challenge fails as court backs taxi route closures for commuter safety

Mandilakhe Tshwete|Published

The Western Cape High Court has upheld the Department of Mobility's decision to close specific taxi routes amid ongoing violence, emphasising the need for commuter ...

Cape Town waste management staff face alarming rise in violence and hijackings

Mandilakhe Tshwete|Published

Frontline waste management staff in Cape Town are facing a disturbing rise in hijackings and violence, jeopardising public health and essential services.

Three-year-old boy succumbs to injuries after being caught in Hanover Park gang crossfire

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 pepper-sprayed at Civic Centre after Mayor Hill-Lewis refuses to meet with them

Mandilakhe Tshwete|Published

Hundreds of Khayelitsha residents clashed with police while attempting to deliver a memorandum of demands to Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis. After being pepper-sprayed, ...

Manhunt underway after three men killed in Lotus Settlement, Gugulethu

Mandilakhe Tshwete|Updated

Three men were fatally shot in Gugulethu's Lotus informal settlement, adding to a series of violent incidents terrorising the community. As police launch a manhunt ...

Western Cape commits to creating 600,000 jobs following Cosatu march

Mandilakhe Tshwete|Published

Cosatu members took to the streets of Cape Town to demand decent jobs and lower utility tariffs, with the Western Cape government responding with a commitment to ...

35 Newly graduated Metro Police officers axed over internal driving test

Mandilakhe Tshwete|Published

JP Smith, head of Safety and Security in Cape Town, announces the dismissal of 35 Metro Police officers who failed an internal driving assessment, amid claims of ...

Family seeks justice for slain teen after Khayelitsha sleepover ends in tragedy

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 ...

Increased Metro Police presence on N2 freeway aims to protect commuters

Mandilakhe Tshwete|Published

The City has announced the deployment of 44 additional Metro Police officers along the N2 freeway to enhance safety for commuters and visitors.

Taxi route closures lead to R3 million loss for Codeta amid rivalries

Mandilakhe Tshwete|Published

Codeta's urgent application reveals a R3 million loss from taxi route closures, leaving vulnerable commuters struggling with overcrowded buses and safety concerns. ...

Thousands march in Cape Town, calling for an end to genocide in Palestine

Mandilakhe Tshwete|Updated

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

Codeta takes legal action against Western Cape Government's taxi route closure

Mandilakhe Tshwete|Published

Codeta's urgent interdict against the Western Cape Government's controversial taxi route closure has been postponed, as tensions rise over safety concerns and ongoing ...

Khayelitsha residents protest electricity shortages, attack community clinic

Mandilakhe Tshwete|Published

Residents of Khayelitsha express their frustrations over electricity shortages by attacking a local clinic, leading to condemnation from the City of Cape Town and ...

Body believed to be that of kidnapped businessman Roger Brijlal found

Mandilakhe Tshwete|Updated

Cape Town police are investigating the discovery of a body believed to belong to kidnapped businessman Roger Brijlal, who was taken near his home nearly two weeks ...

Bergrivier Mayor vindicated after drug and ammunition case withdrawn

Mandilakhe Tshwete|Published

"After nearly 10 months of uncertainty, Bergrivier Mayor Ray van Rooy has been vindicated as police withdraw the case involving alleged drugs and ammunition found ...