Home | South Africa Police in Cape Town have launched a manhunt for unknown gunmen who shot dead a 35-year-old female administrative clerk attached to Kraaifontein SAPS near the Gatesville Mosque in Athlone Malcolm Pojie says the shooting occurred on Saturday in a nearby parking lot He says a 56-year-old woman was also wounded and taken to a medical facility for treatment Pojie says preliminary reports indicate that two armed men attacked the women as they exited their vehicle Police are investigating cases of murder and attempted murder #sapsWC Western Cape police management expressed their shock with regards to a shooting incident in the parking lot next to the Gatesville Mosque in Athlone which claimed the life of a 35-year-old female administrative clerk attached to Kraaifontein SAPS on 03/05. We appeal to… pic.twitter.com/puZM6tCQr9 — SA Police Service 🇿🇦 (@SAPoliceService) May 4, 2025 0861 99 00 44    Studio@smile904.fm An administrative clerk from the Kraaifontein Police Station has been killed in a parking lot in Athlone The shooting incident took place near the Gatesville Mosque yesterday According to police spokesperson Lt Col Malcolm Pojie the 35-year-old woman and another female were busy getting out of a vehicle It’s believed that two armed men had approached them as they were getting out of the car Police Management in the Western Cape has expressed its shock following the shooting incident in the parking lot next to the Mosque Lt Col Pojie says the 35-year-old female administrative clerk attached to Kraaifontein SAPS died at the scene The incident happened about a quarter to two in the afternoon a 56-year-old woman was wounded and taken to the hospital Malcolm Pojie says cases of murder and attempted murder will be investigated by detectives attached to the Anti-Gang Unit 2 armed men had accosted the deceased as she and the wounded woman alighted from the vehicle they were travelling in Anyone with information is asked to contact the Police “We appeal to anyone with information to contact Crime Stop anonymously at 08600 10111 or on the MySAPS mobile application.” © Smile904.fm hosted and supported by ImmediaTerms of Use | General Contest Guidelines|Archive|Advertise with us|Privacy Policy|Contact Us AVBOB celebrates a milestone by rewarding its members on a large scale CAPE TOWN - Kraaifontein residents are fed up with poor service delivery Roads in the small town are covered in raw sewage Residents say authorities are making no effort to clear clogged drains But the City of Cape Town says it has worked to address the problem Police officers from the Anti-Economic Crime and Provincial Counterfeit Goods Task Team have arrested a 42-year-old suspect found in possession of a firearm and ammunition in Kraaifontein South African Police Service (SAPS) spokesperson said the arrest took place in the early hours of Tuesday morning “Members deployed in the Kraaifontein area to curb ongoing gun violence and extortion-related crime acted on information received which led them to an address where they located the suspect,” said Pojie they discovered a 9mm pistol and ammunition and the firearm and ammunition were confiscated.” Pojie confirmed that the suspect faces charges of unlawful possession of a firearm and ammunition and is expected to appear in the Blue Downs Magistrate’s Court today VOC became the first Muslim radio station in South Africa when a special events license was granted to the station in Ramadan/January 1995 Subsequent temporary broadcast licenses were granted permitting the station to broadcast for 24 hours Copyright © 2025. 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Website by Volt Africa.  Disclaimer | Terms & Conditions  |  Privacy Policy Western Cape’s No.1 Community Radio Station Parliament’s engagement in the P20 and G20 discussions ensures that global policies on trade and governance directly benefit South Africans and the broader African continent through parliamentary oversight mletlape@parliament.gov.za Police in Cape Town have launched a manhunt for unknown gunmen who shot dead a 35-year-old female administrative clerk attached to Kraaifontein South African Police Service (SAPS) near the Gatesville Mosque in Athlone Police spokesperson Malcolm Pojie says the shooting occurred yesterday in a nearby parking lot — SA Police Service 🇿🇦 (@SAPoliceService) May 3, 2025 KRAAIFONTEIN - A principal from Kraaifontein in the Western Cape was shot dead outside school grounds.  The incident happened in the early hours of Thursday morning According to Western Cape police spokesperson Captain Frederick van Wyk three unidentified men opened fire on the 54-year-old and a female passenger READ | Witness in Eldorado Park murder case fatally shot outside court two persons stopped at the entrance of an institute of learning at Henzikile Street "Three unidentified males approached the vehicle and opened fire at them which led to the death of a 54-year-old male and an injured female who was admitted to hospital," Van Wyk said.  Police the suspects fled the scene in an unknown vehicle Police said anyone with information on the incident can call the investigating officer Colonel Eddie Clark on 082 469 1531 or Crime Stop on 08600 10111 Meanwhile South African Teacher's Union (Sadtu) secretary Sbongile Kwazi said they were devastated by the incident adding that their call for a safe haven in schools has not been heeded to.  You are using an outdated browser. Please upgrade your browser to improve your experience and security Reaction Officers reported no injuries at the scene of a two (2) vehicle accident on the Inanda Road in Trenance Park - KZN this afternoon (Sunday) Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) received the call for assistance after a silver/grey Toyota Hilux bakkie rear-ended a black Haval H2 KwaZulu Private Ambulance Service responded to the scene and found an emotional and chaotic scene Assessing the scene paramedics found 4 occupants that had sustained fatal injuries Barbara Creecy and the Deputy Minister of Transport Mkhuleko Hlengwa express their condolences to the bereaved families who lost their loved ones in a fatal road crash on the R63 between Adelaide and Maqoma in the Eastern Cape on Saturday A total of 15 people have died and five others sustained injuries in a head-on collision involving a fully loaded minibus taxi and a bakkie The accident occurred on the R63 road between Adelaide and Maqoma (Fort Beaufort) at about midnight on Saturday *03 May 2025* It is alleged that a white Quantum KZN – KZNVIP Emergency Control Center responded to a distressing incident this morning involving a 62 year old woman who was mauled by a dog while walking home after attending church on Baileybridge in Phoenix Emergency medical teams arrived promptly on scene to find the elderly female A head-on collision occurred in Sunwhich Port in which several people have been injured Med~Evac together with other emergency services are currently on scene The community of Bloekombos in Kraaifontein say they are still in shock following the fatal shooting of the principal of Ekuthuleni Primary The 54-year-old was shot in his car on Thursday and his wife was wounded Counselling is being provided to affected people and learners “This is not the first person to die at the same spot on this street around the same time This time I heard the shots inside the shop I can’t even face anybody because we don’t know who is next,” says one of the residents “What happened here yesterday really shocked us as the community of Bloekombos We did not expect this to happen to our principal because he is a man who is well known and loved in the community We would like the police to up their protection because we do not feel safe.” Meanwhile, the Western Cape Education Department has strongly condemned the murder of the school principal. “This is a terrible tragedy for the school and community, and we offer our deepest condolences to the family, friends and school community. Our district teams are on the ground providing counselling support and we trust that SAPS will leave no stones unturned in apprehending the perpetrator,” says department spokesperson Bronagh Hammond. VIDEO | Kraaifontein Ward Councillor Siyabonga Duka says the community is shocked by the incident: JOHANNESBURG - The South African Democratic Teachers Union (SADTU) in the Western Cape says school violence reflects what is happening in our communities This follows the murder of 54-year-old Ekuthuleni Primary School principal in Kraaifontein on Thursday Jeffrey Sigudla was shot and killed while sitting in his car outside the school premises police responded to another shooting incident outside the Fanie Theron Primary School also in the Kraaifontein area SADTU has condemned Sigudla's killing and called for the protection of educators Sibongile Kwazi said schools are supposed to be safe havens "We have always had the call for security guards at schools most of these incidents are targeted at certain individuals." READ: Slain Kraaifontein school principal described as a selfless leader, mentor Meanwhile, a 41-year-old man was shot and killed outside Fanie Theron Primary School in Windsor Park at Kraaifontein moments after the Bloekombos incident. Western Cape police spokesperson, Frederick Van Wyk said the motive for the second murder on the day is also under investigation.  "The 41-year-old driver of a white Hyundai vehicle left an institute of learning when an unidentified suspect approached the vehicle and fired several gunshots at the vehicle." Police have urged anyone with information about the two murder incidents to come forward. Sections CAPE TOWN - The family of a young boy who was allegedly raped and killed by his friend's father in Kraaifontein in Cape Town says it's hoping for a speedy trial now that the matter is at a higher court The 48-year-old accused made his first appearance at the Western Cape High Court on Friday for a pre-trial conference He's accused of raping and strangling to death his son's friend while at a sleepover in Peerless Park North in June 2023 It's believed that his son was sleeping on another bed inside the same bedroom READ: Man accused of raping, killing boy (8) in Kraaifontein makes first court appearance At his previous appearances at the Blue Downs Magistrates Court, the accused had indicated that he'd plead not guilty to all the charges against him.  The deceased young boy's aunt has told Eyewitness News that her family is hoping for a positive outcome so they can have closure. "We hope that he does plead guilty so this can be handled sooner. We would be grateful as a family. We know nothing is going to bring him back but at least we can have closure." The pre-trial conference will continue in February 2025.  during an operation at the Covid informal settlement in Kraaifontein on 20 January 2025 CAPE TOWN - Cape Town police have arrested a 33-year-old man linked to the discovery of stolen and hijacked vehicles in Kraaifontein police received a tip-off about shacks used to store stolen and hijacked cars at the Covid informal settlement of Kraaifontein Two bakkies reported stolen in Muizenberg and Kleinvlei were among the cars found at one of the storage facilities "The persistence of the police members led them to another shack used as a storage facility where they found vehicle parts of a Toyota Yaris and a VW Polo including a number of vehicle registration documentation found inside the dwelling," said the police's Joseph Swaartbooi #sapsWC Police members attached to the City of Cape Town District conducted an integrated intell driven op in Covid informal settlement in Kraaifontein on Monday, 20/01, which led to the successful recovery of stolen motor vehicles including parts of stolen motor vehicles.… pic.twitter.com/NyN1FLHMaZ CAPE TOWN - A community leader from Bloekombos in Kraaifontein Siyabonga Siduka says the murder of the Ekuthuleni Primary School Principal Jeffrey Sigudla is a sad moment for the community Sigudla was shot and killed while sitting in his car outside the school on Thursday morning He was shot in the presence of his wife who has also sustained gunshot wounds She is currently receiving medical treatment at the hospital READ: Manhunt underway for murder of Kraaifontein school's principal Siduka has urged the community of Bloekombos to work with the police to ensure the suspects are arrested. "We can not run away from the fact that our area is having a lot of crime, and it needs us people who are residing here so that we can be able to catch these hooligans that are busy killing our people." Meanwhile, the School's Governing Body Chairperson, Linda Phito says the murder Sigudla has left a void amongst learners and teachers. "Law enforcement must fully check what's going on, who is behind the killing of Mr Sigudla." The Western Cape Education Department was unable to confirm whether the learners would be back in class on Friday after they were sent home early on Thursday. KRAAIFONTEIN - Unidentified gunmen have shot and killed the principal of Ekuthuleni Primary School in Wallacedene WATCH | Principal shot dead outside Kraaifontein school The incident took place Thursday morning just outside the school