Mandilakhe Tshwete

Multimedia Journalist

Urgent response needed as Cape Town faces a surge in mass shootings

Mandilakhe Tshwete|Published

Following the launch of Operation Shanela II, Cape Town is reeling from five mass shootings in a week, igniting a desperate call from community leaders for immediate ...

Khayelitsha couple back in court as DNA results expected in Lolitha Kowa case

Mandilakhe Tshwete|Published

As the Khayelitsha community rallies for justice, a couple accused of the horrific murder of seven-year-old Lolitha Kowa returns to court today, with crucial DNA ...

Zolani Zondani walks 800km for men's mental health awareness

Mandilakhe Tshwete|Published

Zolani Zondani's remarkable 800km walk from Gqeberha to Cape Town highlights his personal healing journey and aims to raise crucial awareness about men's mental ...

Victims of Philippi East mass shooting were sales agents – landlord

Mandilakhe Tshwete|Published

Seven men were brutally executed and partially burned in a house attack in Philippi East, leaving the community in shock and police investigating the coordinated ...

Nyanga's extortion crisis demands urgent government intervention

Mandilakhe Tshwete|Published

Extortion and targeted violence against Somali-owned businesses in Nyanga have surged, prompting urgent calls for government intervention.

Four arrested after Khayelitsha protest where police Nyala was set ablaze

Mandilakhe Tshwete|Published

Khayelitsha residents took to the streets demanding electricity, leading to chaos when a petrol bomb was reportedly thrown at a SAPS vehicle.

Cops bank on 'revised plan' to curb crime

Mandilakhe Tshwete|Published

Amid a surge in violent crime, Western Cape police unveil a new integrated response plan aimed at addressing the province's escalating safety concerns, with a focus ...

Religious leaders plead for increased safety measures amid escalating shootings in Gugs

Mandilakhe Tshwete|Published

Community leaders and students demand increased police presence and safety measures following a series of violent incidents, including ten murders in two weeks. ...

Court puts brakes on Codeta's bid challenging closure of disputed taxi route

Mandilakhe Tshwete|Published

The Western Cape High Court has upheld the provincial Department of Mobility's decision to close specific taxi routes to ensure commuter safety amid ongoing violence. ...

Three-year-old Qadir Boer killed in suspected gang shooting in Hanover Park

Mandilakhe Tshwete|Published

Hanover Park is in mourning after a three-year-old boy was tragically killed in a gang-related shooting, highlighting ongoing violence in the community.

Chaos erupts during service delivery march to civic centre

Mandilakhe Tshwete|Published

Khayelitsha residents clashed with police while demanding a meeting with Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis during a protest march. The community's grievances include ...

Triple murder leaves Gugulethu residents in fear, police launch manhunt

Mandilakhe Tshwete|Published

Three men have been fatally shot in Gugulethu's Lotus informal settlement, adding to a series of violent incidents that have left the community traumatised.

Cosatu demands urgent action for decent and sustainable employment

Mandilakhe Tshwete|Published

Cosatu rallies for decent work and sustainable jobs, as the Western Cape government commits to creating over 600 000 jobs by 2035, addressing urgent issues of unemployment ...

Murdered Milnerton businessman Roger Brijlal laid to rest

Mandilakhe Tshwete|Published

In the wake of Roger Brijlal's tragic murder, the community unites in mourning and demands justice for the beloved businessman and philanthropist.

Gift of the Givers staff traumatised after Khayelitsha kidnapping ordeal

Mandilakhe Tshwete|Published

Three Gift of the Givers staff were kidnapped in a shocking hijacking in Khayelitsha, igniting community outrage and drawing attention to the perilous conditions ...

Family demands justice for teen's death during sleepover

Mandilakhe Tshwete|Published

A 13-year-old girl tragically dies after an alleged assault during a sleepover in Khayelitsha, prompting her family to demand justice and raising concerns about ...

DA-led City under scrutiny following police raids over fraud and corruption

Mandilakhe Tshwete|Published

Police raids in Cape Town have unveiled troubling allegations of corruption in municipal procurement, challenging the Democratic Alliance's long-standing claims ...

Gugs community puzzled by brazen murder of popular DJ, sportsman

Mandilakhe Tshwete|Published

Gugulethu DJ Luvuyo 'P Touch' Sapepa was tragically killed in a shooting, igniting community outrage and calls for an end to gun violence.

CATA taxi owner and driver killed in separate incidents

Mandilakhe Tshwete|Published

Two members of the Cape Amalgamated Taxi Association were shot and killed in separate incidents in Cape Town, raising concerns about safety in the area. Police are ...

Codeta decries costly closure of taxi routes closures amid ongoing disputes

Mandilakhe Tshwete|Published

Codeta's urgent application reveals a R3 million loss from taxi route closures.

Khayelitsha shack fire claims lives of young couple

Mandilakhe Tshwete|Published

A couple tragically died in a Khayelitsha shack fire, raising urgent concerns for safety in informal settlements.

Thousands unite in Cape Town to demand justice for Palestine

Mandilakhe Tshwete|Published

Thousands unite in Cape Town, passionately demanding justice for Gaza and calling for urgent government action against Israel's ongoing genocide.

SA coalition demands accountability and justice for Palestinians in upcoming march

Mandilakhe Tshwete|Published

Activists in South Africa mobilise for a historic march demanding urgent legal action against Israel for alleged apartheid and genocide, calling for economic sanctions ...

Electricity crisis sparks attack on Khayelitsha clinic

Mandilakhe Tshwete|Published

Residents of Khayelitsha express their frustrations over electricity shortages by attacking a local clinic, leading to condemnation from the City of Cape Town and ...

Police probe discovery of body believed to be kidnapped businessman Roger Brijlal

Mandilakhe Tshwete|Published

Cape Town authorities confirm the tragic discovery of a body believed to be kidnapped businessman Roger Brijlal, as they call on the community for vital information ...