Mandilakhe Tshwete

Multimedia Journalist

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.

You owned up to your mistakes, says judge in indemnifying Joshlin star witness

Mandilakhe Tshwete and Robin-Lee Francke|Published

Her “key evidence” and “honest, and frank” testimony were enough for Western Cape High Court Judge Nathan Erusmus to grant Lourentia “Renz” Lombaard indemnity from ...

The handling of the Joshlin Smith trial came under a fierce attack from the defence

Mandilakhe Tshwete|Published

Defence lawyers fiercely challenge the State's actions in the Joshlin Smith case, alleging constitutional violations and questioning the trial's integrity.

Defence launches fierce attack on trial handling in Joshlin Smith case

Mandilakhe Tshwete|Published

Defence lawyers fiercely challenge the State's actions in the Joshlin Smith case, alleging constitutional violations and questioning the trial's integrity.

Sexual offence charges against Strand CPF chairperson spark outrage

Mandilakhe Tshwete|Published

A 56-year-old man has been arrested on multiple sexual offence charges involving a minor, with the State opposing bail.

Heideveld community rallies against gun violence after tragic shooting of a witness

Mandilakhe Tshwete|Published

The 30-year-old woman shot and killed in a drive-by attack in Heideveld at the weekend was a key witness in a gang-related case.

Tragic daylight shooting claims life of Hermanus taxi owner

Mandilakhe Tshwete|Published

Julia Alam, a prominent taxi fleet owner, was shot dead in a brazen daylight attack at Whale Coast Mall in Hermanus, raising concerns about taxi-related violence ...

Philippi East residents protest for basic services on R300 freeway

Mandilakhe Tshwete|Published

Residents of Loyiso Nkohla Village in Philippi East blocked the R300 freeway in a protest demanding electricity and basic services, expressing frustration over prolonged ...

Bishop Lavis man sentenced to 75 years for family murders

Mandilakhe Tshwete|Published

A Bishop Lavis man, Cevyn Kemp, has been sentenced to 75 years in prison for the brutal murders of his mother, brother, and aunt. The court heard how a family argument ...

Nigerian rapper 3GAR to face charges for reckless driving after McLaren crash in Sea Point

Mandilakhe Tshwete|Updated

Nigerian rapper 3GAR is set to face prosecution for reckless driving after crashing his McLaren in Sea Point, as public pressure mounts for accountability from authorities. ...

Golden Arrow Bus Services to raise fares from next Monday

Mandilakhe Tshwete and Robin-Lee Francke|Published

While most weekly tickets have stayed under R250, most monthly fares have hit the R1 000 mark.