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IOL News
05-08-2025
- IOL News
Two guests injured in panga attack at Chamonix Wine Farm in Franschhoek
Police seek information after two guests were attacked by masked robbers at a wine farm in Franschhoek who were armed with pangas. Image: Facebook Two guests in their sixties are recovering after a panga attack and robbery at Chamonix Wine Farm in Franschhoek. Police are appealing for information leading to the arrest of the suspects. It is the second incident in less than eight weeks, after two people were attacked on a private farm in June along the R45 in Franschhoek and escaped with minor to moderate injuries. In the latest incident, which took place on August 2, three masked suspects entered the premises and attacked the two victims in their sixties with a panga and fled with undisclosed items. Police spokesperson, FC van Wyk, said: 'Anyone with information about this incident is kindly requested to contact Crime Stop at 08600 10111 or via the MySAPS App. Information will be treated as highly confidential.' Jacobus MacFarlane, Freedom Front Plus PR councillor for the Stellenbosch Municipality and council member for Pniël and Franschhoek, took to social media where he asked the public to be vigilant. 'On behalf of my constituency, I want to express our strongest condemnation of this senseless act of violence. Incidents such as these not only harm innocent people but also shake the sense of security in our broader community and our tourism sector, which is so vital to our region. 'Please remain vigilant, report any suspicious activity, and support our local safety structures. Rural safety requires a united front between our community, SAPS, and private security partners. This attack is an attack on our peace-loving community, and we will not tolerate it. I call on all of us to work together to ensure that such acts do not define who we are,' said MacFarlane. Two guests in their sixties are recovering after a panga attack and robbery at Chamonix Wine Farm in Franschhoek. Image: File Management of the establishment said: 'On the morning of Saturday, August 2, two of our guests were attacked in one of our guest houses. This is of great concern to Chamonix Estate, as well as the greater Franschhoek and Winelands community. As soon as we became aware of the attack, we deployed all relevant security to assist. The injured guests were stabilised by the paramedics and transferred to a nearby hospital. The one victim had to undergo surgery. Both victims have since been released from hospital. We have been in communication with the family and we are offering any assistance and support they might require. 'As a hospitality venue catering to visitors from around the world, security has always received top priority and various security providers are contracted by us. This includes armed patrols by canine units, tactical support, and drone surveillance in addition to alarms and cameras. Somehow the perpetrators entered the property undetected, leading to this regrettable event of senseless violence. The only relief is that the victims came away with their lives, and it is our wish that the SAPS and necessary parties continue their investigation. 'We wish the victims a speedy recovery and, as mentioned, are offering constant moral and material support.' Get your news on the go, click here to join the Cape Argus News WhatsApp channel. Cape Argus
Eyewitness News
04-08-2025
- Eyewitness News
5 suspects arrested for possession of drugs valued at R240,000
JOHANNESBURG - Five suspects have been arrested for the possession of drugs to the value of R240,000. Two women and three men were arrested at a shopping mall in Ravensmead for the possession of mandrax tablets. Police spokesperson FC van Wyk said the suspects were set to appear in the Bellville Magistrates Court on Monday. "The members immediately operationalised the information and found the five suspects with 6,000 mandrax tablets with an estimated street value of R240,000 at the mentioned address." Van Wyk said a man arrested for the possession of an illegal firearm will also be appearing in the Bellville Magistrates Court on Monday. "They immediately acted upon the information received and on their arrival at the address, the suspect fitting the description jumped the fence and the members gave chase. The suspect was found in the neighbouring property with a 9mm firearm and eight rounds of ammunition in his possession."
IOL News
04-08-2025
- IOL News
Woman, 53, found dead in domestic dispute
A community member said a neighbour found the wife unresponsive and called the police after the husband had left for work on Friday morning. Image: File IN a tragic start to Women's Month, a 53-year-old woman was found dead in her home in Browns Farm, Philippi, following an alleged domestic dispute. The woman was allegedly beaten to death after an argument. A community member said a neighbour found the wife unresponsive and called the police after the husband had left for work on Friday morning. Western Cape police spokesperson FC van Wyk confirmed a case of murder was registered at Nyanga police station following the discovery of the woman's body at about 6am on August 1 at a premises in Block 6, Link Road, Browns Farm. 'The circumstances surrounding this incident are under investigation. "An adult male was arrested and is due to appear in court once charged. The motive is believed to be an argument,' said Van Wyk. Anti-gender-based violence organisation Ilitha Labantu expressed concern over the killing. Spokesperson Siyabulela Monakali said: 'This horrific incident marks a grim beginning to Women's Month, a time that is meant to honour the courage and resistance of women in our country. Yet women continue to be brutalised and murdered in their homes and communities. 'We cannot claim to be making any real progress when women are never safe – not in their homes, not in public, and certainly not in intimate relationships. 'This is not an isolated case. It is part of a broader crisis of gender-based violence that has become normalised in our society, where women's bodies are sites of violence and the justice system continues to fail to act as an effective deterrent. Each life taken is a reminder of how little value is placed on the safety and dignity of women in South Africa.' Meanwhile, police in Tshwane said an investigation is underway to establish if there is a link in cases after the bodies of four women were discovered between June and July 2025. "Three burned bodies were found between Watloo and Denneboom train stations (Silverton precinct), while the fourth body was discovered in a shallow grave in Eersterust policing precinct on July 31. "A task team comprising of seasoned detectives, including crime intelligence, forensic services and crime scene experts, has been established to investigate all four murder cases and to trace the perpetrator/s," police spokesperson Brenda Muridili said.
The Star
03-08-2025
- The Star
Tragic start to Women's Month: 53-year-old woman found dead in domestic dispute
Mandilakhe Tshwete | Published 1 day ago As Women's Month commenced on Friday, a 53-year-old woman was found dead in her home in Browns Farm, Philippi, following an alleged domestic dispute. The woman was allegedly beaten to death by her husband after a drunken altercation the night before. A community member said, 'The husband left for work on Friday morning after assaulting the victim throughout the night. He locked the door and left the key at the neighbour's house. 'He told the neighbour to go to the shack and wake his wife. When she got there, she found the victim unresponsive and called the police.' According to the resident, police fetched the suspect from his workplace and arrested him. Western Cape police spokesperson Captain FC van Wyk confirmed a case of murder was registered at Nyanga police station following the discovery of the woman's body at about 6am on 1 August at a premises in Block 6, Link Road, Browns Farm. 'The circumstances surrounding this incident are under investigation. An adult male was arrested and is due to appear in court once charged. The motive is believed to be an argument,' said Van Wyk. Anti-gender-based violence organisation Ilitha Labantu expressed concern over the killing. Spokesperson Siyabulela Monakali said: 'This horrific incident marks a grim beginning to Women's Month, a time that is meant to honour the courage and resistance of women in our country. Yet women continue to be brutalised and murdered in their homes and communities. 'We cannot claim to be making any real progress when women are never safe – not in their homes, not in public, and certainly not in intimate relationships. 'This is not an isolated case. It is part of a broader crisis of gender-based violence that has become normalised in our society, where women's bodies are sites of violence and the justice system continues to fail to act as an effective deterrent. Each life taken is a reminder of how little value is placed on the safety and dignity of women in South Africa.' Ilitha Labantu called for urgent and sustained action. 'It is not enough to issue statements of condemnation once violence has occurred. We need visible, coordinated efforts to dismantle the conditions that allow this violence to thrive – from poor policing and weak prosecution to the socio-economic vulnerabilities that trap women in abusive environments,' said Monakali. 'Until women are free from all forms of violence and abuse, we cannot claim to live in a just society. We will continue to demand justice, accountability, and protection for all women.' [email protected]
IOL News
02-08-2025
- IOL News
Tragic start to Women's Month: 53-year-old woman found dead in domestic dispute
A man has been arrested for allegedly killing his wife in Philippi, Cape Town Image: File As Women's Month commenced on Friday, a 53-year-old woman was found dead in her home in Browns Farm, Philippi, following an alleged domestic dispute. The woman was allegedly beaten to death by her husband after a drunken altercation the night before. A community member said, 'The husband left for work on Friday morning after assaulting the victim throughout the night. He locked the door and left the key at the neighbour's house. 'He told the neighbour to go to the shack and wake his wife. When she got there, she found the victim unresponsive and called the police.' According to the resident, police fetched the suspect from his workplace and arrested him. Western Cape police spokesperson Captain FC van Wyk confirmed a case of murder was registered at Nyanga police station following the discovery of the woman's body at about 6am on 1 August at a premises in Block 6, Link Road, Browns Farm. 'The circumstances surrounding this incident are under investigation. An adult male was arrested and is due to appear in court once charged. The motive is believed to be an argument,' said Van Wyk. Anti-gender-based violence organisation Ilitha Labantu expressed concern over the killing. Spokesperson Siyabulela Monakali said: 'This horrific incident marks a grim beginning to Women's Month, a time that is meant to honour the courage and resistance of women in our country. Yet women continue to be brutalised and murdered in their homes and communities. 'We cannot claim to be making any real progress when women are never safe – not in their homes, not in public, and certainly not in intimate relationships. 'This is not an isolated case. It is part of a broader crisis of gender-based violence that has become normalised in our society, where women's bodies are sites of violence and the justice system continues to fail to act as an effective deterrent. Each life taken is a reminder of how little value is placed on the safety and dignity of women in South Africa.' Ilitha Labantu called for urgent and sustained action. 'It is not enough to issue statements of condemnation once violence has occurred. We need visible, coordinated efforts to dismantle the conditions that allow this violence to thrive – from poor policing and weak prosecution to the socio-economic vulnerabilities that trap women in abusive environments,' said Monakali. 'Until women are free from all forms of violence and abuse, we cannot claim to live in a just society. We will continue to demand justice, accountability, and protection for all women.' [email protected]
