Mandilakhe Tshwete

Multimedia Journalist

Closure of Western Cape taxi routes 'necessary to protect lives'

Mandilakhe Tshwete|Published

The Western Cape government has closed several taxi routes due to escalating violence between rival associations, raising concerns for commuters and prompting potential ...

Khayelitsha residents demand accountability from councillors during tense imbizo

Mandilakhe Tshwete|Published

Tensions erupted at a Khayelitsha imbizo as residents confronted Cape Town councillors over service delivery failures, highlighting a growing demand for accountability ...

Cata deputy chairperson shot dead amid escalating taxi violence

Mandilakhe Tshwete|Published

Mnikeli Mgope, the first deputy chairperson of the Cape Amalgamated Taxi Association, was shot dead in Nyanga, highlighting the escalating violence between rival ...

Kraaifontein community under siege

Mandilakhe Tshwete|Published

Police have arrested a suspect following a violent shooting spree in Kraaifontein that left six people dead in under two hours. Authorities are investigating the ...

Golden Arrow warns of looming taxi war

Mandilakhe Tshwete|Published

Following the tragic murder of a taxi driver, Golden Arrow Bus Services raises alarms about an impending taxi war in Cape Town, highlighting the urgent need for ...

Police plan to fight Cape Flats gang violence not yet in place, says minister

Mandilakhe Tshwete|Published

Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia acknowledges the absence of a concrete plan to tackle escalating gang violence in the Cape Flats, leaving residents frustrated ...

Negotiation breakdown fuels taxi violence in the Western Cape

Mandilakhe Tshwete|Published

Taxi violence in Somerset West intensifies, with rival associations Cata and Codeta failing to reach an agreement despite government intervention and a court order. ...

Debate reveals political fractures in Western Cape's battle against crime

Mandilakhe Tshwete|Published

Amid escalating violent crime in the Western Cape, a fierce legislative debate exposes deep political rifts, as community leaders demand urgent reforms and accountability ...

Suspected Table Mountain robber arrested for attack on female hiker

Mandilakhe Tshwete|Published

He will appear in the Cape Town Magistrates’ Court once formally charged.

Mitchells Plain sees unannounced parole check to combat gender-based violence

Mandilakhe Tshwete|Published

National Commissioner Makgothi Thobakgale leads surprise checks on parolees in Mitchells Plain, focusing on compliance among offenders of gender-based violence and ...

Community demands justice for Zenande Tshazibane amid escalating GBV crisis

Mandilakhe Tshwete|Published

Community members march to Parliament, demanding justice for Zenande Tshazibane, a 25-year-old woman whose tragic murder has ignited a call for urgent government ...

Taxi war robbed family of breadwinner

Mandilakhe Tshwete|Published

56-year-old Hilton Williams was shot dead amid escalating taxi violence in Macassar, leaving his family heartbroken and highlighting urgent safety concerns in the ...

Teens abandon bail application following attack on DA MPs

Mandilakhe Tshwete|Published

Two teenagers have abandoned their bail application following an alleged attack on Democratic Alliance MPs in Philippi, raising concerns over safety and crime in ...

Taxi associations fail to reach agreement

Mandilakhe Tshwete|Published

The ongoing conflict between Cape taxi associations Codeta and Cata threatens commuter safety, prompting urgent government action.

Top cop hints at ‘source’ of illegal firearms

Mandilakhe Tshwete|Published

Hundreds of murders have been reported in the Western Cape in just seven weeks, prompting urgent responses from the South African Police Service and calls for improved ...

INTERPOL's African Regional Conference: A united front against organised crime

Mandilakhe Tshwete|Updated

At the 27th INTERPOL African Regional Conference in Cape Town, delegates unite to combat the escalating threat of transnational organised crime, emphasising innovative ...

Taxi war grips Western Cape communities

Mandilakhe Tshwete|Published

In just five days, nine drivers have been killed and six injured in the ongoing taxi-related violence in the province.

Sassa pensioners march to Parliament demanding fairness and dignity

Mandilakhe Tshwete|Updated

Pensioners and supporters rally at Parliament, seeking justice and reform from Sassa for better treatment of the elderly.

Cape Town Speaker Felicity Purchase survives no-confidence vote amid rising council tensions

Mandilakhe Tshwete|Published

Amidst escalating tensions and serious allegations, Cape Town's Speaker Felicity Purchase survives a no-confidence motion, exposing deep political rifts within the ...

Teens in court for violent attack on MPs during oversight visit

Mandilakhe Tshwete|Published

The magistrate presiding over the case against two teenagers arrested for attacking three DA members of Parliament, barred media attendance, stressing that the hearing ...

Police apprehend suspect linked to the tragic death of 11-year-old Esmine Franke

Mandilakhe Tshwete|Published

Police have arrested a man allegedly found in possession of a firearm suspected to be used in the killing of an 11-year-old girl in Kraaifontein.

Khayelitsha accused child murderers abandon bail application

Mandilakhe Tshwete|Published

Khayelitsha residents celebrate as the accused in the tragic murder of seven-year-old Lolitha Kowa abandon their bail application, reflecting the community's demand ...

Traumatised Wesbank family discovers foetus instead of chicken meat

Mandilakhe Tshwete|Published

A Wesbank family is left in shock and trauma after discovering that what they believed to be chicken meat was actually a foetus.

Gugulethu councillor fears for his life after community leader's murder

Mandilakhe Tshwete|Published

After the shocking murder of an ANC leader, a Gugulethu councillor reveals his fears for safety amid escalating political tensions.

Three guilty of brazen murder of witness outside Wynberg Magistrate’s Court

Mandilakhe Tshwete|Published

Three men have been convicted for the murder of Christine Gumirah, a State witness who was shot outside Wynberg Magistrate’s Court.