Showmax To Release New SA True-Crime Doccie About The Station Strangler – The Cape Flats’ Child Serial Killer [Trailer]
The documentary investigates the serial killer who is believed to have killed 21 young boys and one adult from the mid 80s to the mid-90s on the Cape Flats.
Cape Flats Crime Fighters Alarmed By Rising Student Gang Activity During School Holidays
Crime fighters have even raised the alarm over the use of hectic drugs among children on the Cape Flats after an eight-year-old boy was found high on four types of drugs including cocaine.
Last Night’s Carte Blanche Episode Was A Really Tough Watch – Cape Town Children Being Forced Into Gangsterism [Videos]
Children pay the ultimate price of lawlessness in the Cape Flats – as victims, but most tragically, as perpetrators, too.
One Of The Most Wanted Gangster On The Cape Flats Jailed For 120 Years
The gangster was slapped with more than 100 years behind bars for embarking on a murderous crime spree to avenge his gang boss.
SA Series ‘Spinners’ Gets Standing Ovation Locally, Now Headed For CANNESERIES In France [Trailer]
Starring South Africans Cantona James and Chelsea Thomas, the series is a fascinating blend of local gang drama and high-octane spinning as it follows Ethan, a 17-year-old driver working for a local gang.
Friday Morning Spice
Prestigious Cape Town school in social media race storm, Cape Flats speed climber selected for Youth World Champs, Trump facing federal charges, and SA Cholera death toll rises to 31.
Cape Town’s Plan To Spend R860 Million On Anti-Crime Tech Might Be A Total Waste
A Cape Flats resident mocked the new tech-driven interventions saying “It’s a bloody joke, to be honest”.
Grassy Park Has Worse Murder Stats Than The Whole Of Switzerland
The situation is so bad that police have labelled the area a “red zone”, meaning ambulances cannot freely travel without a police escort.
Broad Daylight Shooting As Gang Wars Continue In Hanover Park [Video]
Yesterday afternoon, Hanover Park residents hid in fear as gunshots rang out.
It’s All-Out War In Manenberg
The violence has become so normalised that bodies sometimes lie on the street outside schools, and children can differentiate between different types of gunfire.
Life As A Member Of Cape Town’s ‘Americans’ Gang [Video]
Local research has shown that our extensive lockdowns have actually helped Cape gang kingpins cement their power.
First Ever Movie In Afrikaaps, Straight Out Of The Cape Flats [Trailer]
There is a special brand of Afrikaans that comes straight out of the Cape Flats. The language is so unique that Amy Jeptha, a multiple award-winning director, is making a movie about the people who still speak it.
Jarring Look At Cape Gangs’ School Recruitment Tactics
The Terrible Josters may have been dealt a blow recently, with six members sentenced to life in prison, but gangs are hard at work to ensure that new blood is recruited.
Looks Like The Cape Flats Gang Truce Is Over
For a while, it appeared that the coronavirus outbreak had led to a truce between rival gangs on the Cape Flats.
Cape Town’s Gang Wars, Through The Eyes Of A Mother
Residents of the Cape’s gang-plagued areas hoped that the presence of army forces would deter gangsters, but it soon became apparent that wouldn’t be the case.
Cape Flats Residents Don’t Think The Army Is Working [Video]
Yesterday, President Ramaphosa announced that SANDF forces will spend another six months in gang-plagued areas. Are they actually helping?
Seven Cape Murders In One Morning As Army Due To Leave In 19 Days
Tuesday morning saw seven people killed, and another injured, in three separate shootings.
What The New York Times Says About The Army On The Cape Flats
It’s always interesting to see what the world is reading about our neck of the woods, and if you want global reach, you can’t do much better than the New York Times.
You Can Get Out A Cape Town Gang If You Pledge Your Son’s Allegiance [Interactive Map]
A former high-ranking gang member has opened up about how the city’s top gangs operate, including what is called a “write-off”.
Cape Flats Gangsters Don’t Seem Very Afraid Of The Army
Various gang bosses and members have ridiculed the presence of the army in the areas they run, saying business will carry on as usual.
Quite A Vibe – Footage Of The Army Patrolling The Cape Flats [Videos]
Yesterday, the first army troops arrived on the Cape Flats, patrolling an area that has been completely overrun by gangsters and criminals.
What Happened The Last Time The Army Was Sent Into Manenberg
In 1998, army forces were deployed in Manenberg, amidst a deadly conflict between gangsters and Pagad. There are some important lessons to be learnt from this.
Inside The Cape’s Gang Warfare – Carte Blanche Investigates [Video]
From the Cape Flats to Phillipi to Hanover Park – running gun battles on the streets between competing gangs have become the norm.
Why The Army’s Deployment In Cape Town Could Make The Gang Situation Worse
Last week, it was announced that the army would be deployed to gang-plagued areas on the Cape Flats. Not everyone thinks this is the solution.
Some Perspective – Global Murder Stats Compared To The Cape Flats
According to the Western Cape government’s statistics, around 900 people were murdered in Cape Flats gang violence between January and June of this year.
Why Kids In The Cape Flats Take Guns And Knives To School
A study has revealed why so many kids who live in the Cape Flats feel the need to take a gun or a knife to school.
New Movie Tells True Story Of Cape Flats Woman Who Murdered Her Own Son [Trailer]
The story of Ellen Pakkies has captivated South Africans for the best part of a decade. Now that story has made its way to the big screen.
INTENSE: Here’s What Three Days Of Life In The Cape Flats Looks Like [Video]
Shot over the course of three days, this video showing life in the Flats should give us all a sense of perspective.
SA’s Latest Anti-Drunk Driving Advert Has Caused Quite A Stir [Video]
South Africa’s roads are notoriously dangerous, which has led various ad campaigns to encourage safer driving. This latest effort has set tongues wagging.
Here’s How A Massive Weapons Stash In The Cape Flats Was Uncovered This Weekend
It took two years of hard work for the SAPS to nab suspected gang members with a huge arms cash in the Cape Flats, so maybe a little credit is due.