Marsha Dean

Daily Voice reporter

Three-year-old boy hospitalised after fleeing gang gunfire

Marsha Dean|Published

A three-year-old boy was hospitalised after sustaining an injury while fleeing from gunfire during a gang-related shooting in Atlantis.

Overcrowded classrooms: 76 learners in one class at Zeekoevlei Primary

Marsha Dean|Published

THE new school year is off to a rocky start after an education watchdog spilled the beans that 76 children were crammed into one classroom at Zeekoevlei Primary ...

Kuils River's Camille Moses bagged eight distinctions in her matric exams

Marsha Dean|Published

Eighteen-year-old Camille Moses from Kuils River has achieved remarkable success by earning eight distinctions in her National Senior Certificate, proving her dedication ...

Dye hard: Manenberg learners locked out over colourful hair

Marsha Dean|Published

On the first day back at Phoenix High School, students were barred from entering due to uniform violations and lateness, raising safety concerns amid local gang ...

Woodstock police investigate fatal bus accident involving pedestrian

Marsha Dean|Published

A pedestrian in his 50s has died after being struck by a Golden Arrow bus in Woodstock. The police are investigating the incident as a culpable homicide case

Lavender Hill teen killed while walking home from the shop

Marsha Dean|Published

A tragic incident in Lavender Hill has left the community in shock as 18-year-old Justin Marcus was shot dead while walking home from a local shop.

E-hailing drivers urged to report crime after robbery goes viral

Marsha Dean|Published

THE Western Cape E-hailing Association (WCEA) has called on drivers to report crimes against them after footage of another e-hailing driver falling victim to a robbery ...

Kleinvlei man fighting for his life after attack following testimony

Marsha Dean|Published

The family is devastated, having recently lost another member to gun violence, highlighting the ongoing issues of safety and crime in the community.

Mitchells Plain mother recounts harrowing experience: ‘I thought he would kill me'

Marsha Dean|Published

A 21-year-old mother from Mitchells Plain recounts her terrifying experience of being attacked by her ex-boyfriend, highlighting the dangers of domestic violence. ...

Hanover Park woman shot dead over R30 debt, family demands justice

Marsha Dean|Published

Feroza Solomons, a 23-year-old woman, was tragically shot in Hanover Park over a R30 debt, leaving her family heartbroken and demanding justice.

Escalating violence in the taxi industry prompts urgent response from authorities

Marsha Dean|Published

Following a series of violent killings in the taxi industry, associations and provincial officials are collaborating to address the alarming rise in violence, with ...

Metro police officers attacked by youths in Elsies River

Marsha Dean|Updated

It was turmoil in Leonsdale with a large group of young people attacking authorities which resulted in a Neighbourhood Safety Officer sustaining a wound to the head ...

Milosh Basson to remain in custody as investigation into Alnika murder continues

Marsha Dean|Published

THE FAMILY of Alnika Mitchell, 14, were relieved to hear that murder-accused Milosh Basson will remain in custody this festive season as the case against him was ...

Hanover Park father shot dead while on his skates, leaving two daughters behind

Marsha Dean|Published

Jacques Yman's family is devastated after he was found shot dead in Hanover Park, leaving behind two young daughters as police investigate the circumstances surrounding ...

Missing nine-year-old Akahlulwa from Delft reunited with family after three weeks after

Marsha Dean|Published

After a month of searching, the Qwili family from Delft is relieved as their nine-year-old daughter Akahlulwa is found safe in Crossroads, following a community ...

Outrage as woman is filmed urinating on Golden Arrow bus, commuters speak out

Marsha Dean|Published

A disturbing video has emerged showing a woman urinating on a Golden Arrow bus, prompting outrage from passengers and a response from the bus service.

Kensington community demands justice for slain teen Alnika Mitchell

Marsha Dean|Published

A Kensington man faces multiple charges, including murder, after the tragic shooting of 14-year-old Alnika Mitchell, sparking community outrage and calls for justice. ...

Mayhem as residents clash with police during Manenberg shootout

Marsha Dean|Published

Residents of Manenberg clashed with police during a shootout following the arrest of a suspected gang member, highlighting the ongoing tensions between the community ...

How a routine drive turned into a nightmare: A family's harrowing encounter with a taxi driver

Marsha Dean|Updated

A Kuils River family faced a terrifying road rage incident when a taxi driver attacked them during their commute. Video footage captures the shocking confrontation, ...

‘She was my bossiekop': Father mourns as daughter is hit by stray bullet

Marsha Dean|Updated

A 14-year-old girl was tragically shot while celebrating with friends in Kensington, marking the second child lost to gang violence in the Western Cape within a ...

Yoh! KFC Belhar under fire for hygiene issues that are not so finger licking good

Marsha Dean|Published

A viral video has exposed alarming hygiene issues at KFC's Modderdam Road branch in Belhar, sparking outrage among customers and raising serious concerns about food ...

Dance the night away at the Mother City's Festive Lights Switch-On

Marsha Dean|Published

IT’S official - the festive season is here as the highly anticipated annual Festive Lights Switch-On will ignite the Grand Parade and Adderley Street this Sunday. ...

Cape Town is a dumping ground for bodies'

Marsha Dean|Published

The Daily Voice takes a deep dive into the battle against murdered mense being dumped in open fields

Murder investigation launched after taxi driver killed in Delft

Marsha Dean|Published

A taxi driver was shot dead at the Khayelitsha Taxi Rank in Delft, prompting an investigation into the incident's motives.

Delft family survives shooting incident during birthday celebration

Marsha Dean|Published

A Delft family narrowly escapes tragedy as a friend is shot while driving with children during a birthday celebration.