Mandilakhe Tshwete

Multimedia Journalist

Police investigate vandalism at Wellington Cemetery

Mandilakhe Tshwete|Published

A shocking act of vandalism at Wellington Cemetery has left the community outraged as police investigate the defacement of 62 niches and the removal of cremated ...

Accused baby kidnapper's actions 'calculated', says officer

Mandilakhe Tshwete|Published

The defence proposed strict bail conditions, including house arrest and weekly reporting to police.

Another mass Gugs shooting leaves three dead, two injured

Mandilakhe Tshwete|Published

Three men were killed and two others injured in a mass shooting in Gugulethu, prompting an investigation by Western Cape police. The incident highlights the ongoing ...

Capetonians pay mayor's legal costs in intimidation case

Mandilakhe Tshwete and Nicola Daniels|Published

Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis faces harassment allegations, with the City covering his legal costs in a case reportedly stemming from a neighbourhood dispute.

Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis to appear in court over harassment allegations

Mandilakhe Tshwete|Published

Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis is expected to appear in court following allegations of harassment and abuse of power in a neighbourhood dispute.

Bishop Lavis mass shooting suspects linked to gangs

Mandilakhe Tshwete|Published

Lucian Pangaker and Lytan Adams, face multiple murder charges after a mass shooting in Bishop Lavis left four dead, including an elderly woman.

Mass shooting in Bishop Lavis claims four lives amid rising gang violence

Mandilakhe Tshwete|Published

In a tragic incident, four individuals, including an elderly woman, were shot dead in Bishop Lavis, prompting community leaders to demand increased police presence ...

Caster’s victory a win for all athletes

Mandilakhe Tshwete|Published

The European Court of Human Rights has ruled that Caster Semenya was denied a fair trial in her fight against regulations requiring athletes with differences of ...

Complaints mount against police minister over claims of interference

Mandilakhe Tshwete and Mashudu Sadike|Published

Opposition parties, including the DA, MKP, and EFF, have lodged criminal complaints against Police Minister Senzo Mchunu, alleging he misled Parliament and is linked ...

Calls for urgent investigation into Cape Town's social housing management

Mandilakhe Tshwete|Published

The GOOD Party has called for an urgent investigation into social housing management in Cape Town, following alarming complaints from tenants about unaffordable ...

Second Gugulethu mass murder suspect still at large

Mandilakhe Tshwete|Published

Lungile Anthony Madolo, accused of the mass shooting that claimed eight lives in Gugulethu, appeared in court on Wednesday. The case has been postponed for a formal ...

Watch VideoGugulethu siblings' fraud and money laundering charges withdrawn in 'Gums' case

Mandilakhe Tshwete|Published

The State has provisionally withdrawn fraud and money laundering charges against Gugulethu siblings Wanda and Sindiswa Mbele, raising questions about their involvement ...

Injured pony rescued after dramatic chase by SPCA officer in Mitchells Plain

Mandilakhe Tshwete|Published

An SPCA officer's routine wildlife rescue turns into a dramatic chase as he saves an injured pony from abusive owners in Mitchells Plain, highlighting the ongoing ...

Alleged taxi hitman abandons bail bid

Mandilakhe Tshwete|Published

Vuyolwethu Tshukela, known as 'Yesu', has abandoned his bail application as he faces an expanded list of 18 charges, including murder and kidnapping, linked to a ...

14 more charges added, but ‘most wanted’ is nowhere to be found

Mandilakhe Tshwete|Published

Alleged taxi hitman, Vuyolwethu 'Yesu' Tshukela's legal woes intensify as he now faces 18 serious charges, including murder and robbery.

Gugulethu murder suspect turns himself in after viral image surfaces

Mandilakhe Tshwete|Published

Lungile Anthony Madolo, accused of a shocking mass shooting in Gugulethu, claims he surrendered to police after his image went viral on social media.

DA lodges criminal complaint against Nobuhle Nkabane over alleged deceit

Mandilakhe Tshwete|Published

Charges have been lodged against Higher Education Minister Nobuhle Nkabane, accusing her of misleading Parliament regarding the appointment of individuals to SETA ...

How cops tracked baby Mogamat’s kidnapper

Mandilakhe Tshwete and Robin-Lee Francke|Published

Imaan Sharmar, 25, expresses her overwhelming joy upon being reunited with her 12-day-old son, Mogamat Imaad Sharmar, after a harrowing kidnapping ordeal.

Accused in Chanelle Plaatjies murder case abandon bail application

Mandilakhe Tshwete|Published

Three men, including the boyfriend of 16-year-old Chanelle Plaatjies, have abandoned their bail applications, remaining in custody as the investigation into her ...

Opposition parties criticise City’s budget for misrepresenting poor communities

Mandilakhe Tshwete|Published

Cape Town's Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has unveiled the "Invested in Hope" budget for 2025/26, promising support for low-income residents despite fierce opposition ...

Taxi bosses smoke peace pipe over contested routes

Mandilakhe Tshwete|Published

Two major taxi associations in the Western Cape, CATA and CODETA, have reached a peace agreement to resolve their route conflict, ensuring safer transport for commuters. ...

I’d like to finish what I’ve started, says DA Steenhuisen about his future as leader

Mandilakhe Tshwete|Published

As the DA celebrates its 25th anniversary, leader John Steenhuisen outlines his vision for the party's future and the challenges ahead, emphasising the need for ...

Alleged taxi hitman ‘Yesu’ is a flight risk, says prosecutor

Mandilakhe Tshwete|Published

Vuyolwethu Tshukela, alias ‘Yesu’, faces serious charges including murder and extortion as the Western Cape State opposes his bail, citing his connections to violent ...

WCED accused of spinning infrastructure woes into a success story

Mandilakhe Tshwete|Published

The Western Cape Education Department's new infrastructure initiative aims to meet rising student numbers, yet it faces significant backlash over teacher shortages ...

New operating licences for taxi and e-hailing services in Cape Town, but 'more issues' still lie ahead

Mandilakhe Tshwete|Published

Over 1,100 operating licences for taxi and e-hailing services have been released in Cape Town, but the Western Cape E-hailing Association warns that significant ...