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Mitchells Plain councillor faces court over sexual assault on a 75-year-old woman
A Mitchells Plain ward councillor will appear in Caledon Magistrates Court on 25 July again Image: Pexels A Mitchells Plain ward councillor has appeared in the Caledon Magistrates court on sexual related charges made against him by a 75-year-old woman. The ward-92 councillor, which covers Tafelsig, Beacon Valley and Eastridge, allegedly sexually assaulted the pensioners in 2023 when he took her on an outing for her birthday. She claimed that after having a few drinks, the councillor rubbed his naked behind in her face and 'dangled his penis in front of her'. In turn the councillor opened a case of crimen injuria against the woman, who he was friends with for over 20 years. Police spokesperson Sergeant Wesley Twigg confirmed that the councillor's case was remanded to 25 July, while National Prosecuting Authority spokesperson, Eric Ntabazalila confirmed that the councillor indeed appeared in court on 9 May 2025 and that the case was postponed for trial. The woman, now aged 75, said all she wants to see is and also expects is justice. 'For what he did and the threats and trauma he put me through, I want justice.' Whistleblower and human rights activist Zona Morton, called on the accused to be summarily suspended until the court case is finalised. 'We have a major responsibility to ensure that our senior citizens are protected under the Elderly Persons Act. This case fills me with utter dismay that an elderly lady was sexually assaulted and then intimidated by the accused sending her lawyers letters. 'I have faith that the justice system will not fail her and that her dignity will be restored through the court process. Let us stand up against GBV with loud voices and support the survivor with the respect she deserved after this humiliating incident she faced 'I also call on the MEC for Social Development to act responsibly and provide counselling support for the victim." Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Next Stay Close ✕ Anti-crime activist Lynn Phillips of the Cape Flats Safety Forum, has spoken out about the double standards that often arise when public figures or high-ranking individuals are accused of wrongdoing. 'If someone does something wrong, regardless of who they are or their status, there must be a thorough investigation,' Phillips said. 'Too often, people in positions of power seem to walk away without consequences, while victims are disbelieved and left to deal with immense trauma.' She stressed that respect in the community should not grant anyone immunity. 'Just because I may be seen as a respected figure or activist, that doesn't mean I shouldn't be held accountable. Wrong is wrong — and the law must apply equally to everyone.' Phillips called for accountability, saying public figures should step down while investigations are ongoing. 'Until the matter is resolved and someone is cleared, they should not continue in positions of influence. The process must be fair and transparent.' She also questioned why ordinary citizens are often treated more harshly. 'Why is it that when someone without status is accused, swift action follows — but when it's someone powerful, there's hesitation? The law must be consistent for all.' The DA Metro Regional Executive Committee said the Speaker of the City of Cape Town has indicated previously that the case is before the court and that the City is awaiting the outcome before determining action. 'The DA respects this process, and will await the outcome of the proceedings and respond accordingly. 'The Councillor maintains the allegations are false and has committed to comply with authorities and subject themselves to due process.' Weekend Argus
IOL News
26-05-2025
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Four injured, officer wounded as weekend violence escalates
Police officers responded to a weekend of violence in Cape Town, with multiple shootings leaving four injured and one dead. Police and emergency teams had their hands full this weekend after four people were shot in one incident, alongside a separate case involving a wounded police officer and a murdered security guard. Police were called to Spandua Road in Eerste River just before midnight on Saturday, where they found four teenagers shot. The youngest victim, a 15-year-old boy, was wounded. Police spokesperson Sergeant Wesley Twigg said, 'Kleinvlei police registered four counts of attempted murder following a shooting incident in Spandua Road, Eerste River, on Saturday at about 11:50. pm 'Police members responded to a complaint of a shooting and upon arrival on the scene the victims were already taken to a medical facility in a private vehicle. 'The motive for the attack is believed to be gang related. The suspects fled the scene and they are yet to be arrested. 'Anyone with any information about this incident is kindly requested to contact Crime Stop on 08600 10111 or use the mobile application MySAPS anonymously.' In a separate incident on Friday, Delft Police registered an attempted murder case after a police constable stationed at Delft Police Station was wounded. The officer was ambushed while responding to a complaint about a car theft in Freedom Farm, Delft. Francois De Bruin, Public Relations Officer for the Delft Community Policing Forum, explained, 'The men and women in blue (SAPS) attended to a complaint when they came under attack. The injured constable was taken to a medical facility for treatment.' 'To CPF knowledge the circumstances surrounding this heinous, coward, barbaric incident is under investigation and arrests are yet to be made 'Delft CPF again appeals to the community and surrounding areas not to allow these attacks on our men and women in blue to continue in the way, it's been going these past few months.' In a third incident police attended a crime scene in Sneeuberg Road, Heideveld where a 33-year-old man was shot in the head on Saturday Twigg explained: 'The victim was taken to a medical facility for medical treatment where he later died due to his injuries. A murder case was registered for investigation.' At a fourth incident, police opened a case of murder where a security guard was shot and killed at a soccer stadium in Kayamandi just after 7pm. Twigg said the motive for the attack will form part of the investigation. Cape Argus
The Citizen
21-05-2025
- The Citizen
Cape Town police officers kidnapping foreign national
The officers allegedly approached a man at a supermarket and requested to see his asylum documentation. Two City of Cape Town Law Enforcement officers are facing serious criminal charges after allegedly kidnapping and extorting a foreign national, in an incident that occurred on Wednesday, 14 May. The suspects, aged 36 and 41, were arrested on Tuesday this week. They are facing charges of kidnapping and extortion after allegedly detaining the asylum seeker and demanding ransom for his release in Khayelitsha. The two law enforcement officers are scheduled to appear before the Khayelitsha Magistrate's Court on Thursday, 22 May, to face the charges formally. 'These officers will have their day in court where they will answer to the serious charges of kidnapping and extortion,' police spokesperson Sergeant Wesley Twigg stated. #sapsWC Two City of Cape Town Law Enforcement officers are facing serious criminal charges following an incident that occurred on Wednesday, 14/05 at a supermarket in iLitha Park, Khayelitsha. The suspects, aged 36 and 41, were arrested on Tuesday, 20 May 2025, and are facing… May 21, 2025 Cape Town police kidnapping incident at Khayelitsha supermarket According to Twigg, the incident unfolded at a supermarket in iLitha Park, Khayelitsha, where the officers confronted a man regarding his documentation status. 'The officers approached the individual at the supermarket and requested to see his asylum documentation,' said Twigg. 'When the man was unable to produce the required documents, they allegedly instructed him to accompany them.' Instead of following proper legal procedures, the officers allegedly held the man against his will and made financial demands for his release. 'The officers later demanded a ransom for the victim's release, contacting his brother to arrange payment,' Twigg explained. ALSO READ: Four suspects arrested in connection with fatal kidnapping case in Western Cape Foreign national ransom payment release The situation escalated when the victim's family was forced to gather funds to secure his freedom. 'The victim's brother managed to gather an undisclosed amount of cash, which he handed over to the officers,' said Twigg. 'Only after receiving this payment did they release the victim.' ALSO READ: Are you the real Godfrey Lebeya? Fake Hawks head extorts more than R100k Cape Town officers arrested for extortion The case was investigated by a coalition of specialised law enforcement units working together to apprehend the suspects. 'Members of the Provincial Organised Crime Investigation Unit, Anti-Kidnapping Task Team, POCC Operational Combat Task Team, Cape Town K9 Unit, and the City of Cape Town's Special Investigations Unit conducted the arrests after the officers were positively identified by the complainant,' Twigg confirmed. Following thorough investigation procedures, legal steps were taken to apprehend the suspects. 'The investigating officer applied for arrest warrants, which were subsequently granted by the court, allowing us to take the suspects into custody,' said Twigg. NOW READ: Man arrested for using fake Facebook profile to lure, kidnap, and rape women
Eyewitness News
20-05-2025
- Eyewitness News
Delft man caught with mandrax tablets worth over R105k due in court
CAPE TOWN - A man is expected to appear in the Bellville Magistrates Court on Tuesday after being arrested for drug possession. While patrolling the Delft area on Monday, police spotted a man carrying a plastic bag. They searched the bag and found more than 2,000 mandrax tablets. Police spokesperson Wesley Twigg said the suspect was leaving a premises in Voorbrug when he was stopped and searched. 'Driven by pure instinct, they stopped and searched the man and found mandrax tablets inside the bag. They arrested the 39-year-old man and seized 2,108 mandrax tablets with an estimated street value of R105,400."
IOL News
20-05-2025
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Woman fatally shot outside Blue Downs Magistrate's Court in Cape Town
A woman shot metres from the Blue Downs Magistrate's Court on Monday. She had been returning to her car after court when she came under gunfire. Picture: File A 25-year-old woman was killed outside Blue Downs Magistrate's Court in Cape Town on Monday afternoon. Western Cape police said Mfuleni police are investigating the circumstances surrounding a shooting incident in which a female was shot and fatally wounded in Bentley Road, Blue Downs, at around midday. It is understood that the woman was returning from the court and walking to her car when she came under fire. The car, a red VW Polo, had been peppered with bullets. Police spokesperson Sergeant Wesley Twigg said police members responded to a complaint of a shooting, and upon arrival on the scene, they found the victim inside a vehicle with gunshot wounds to her body. "The victim was declared deceased on the scene by medical personnel. The motive for the attack forms part of the police investigation, and arrests are yet to be made." Twigg said a murder case is being investigated. Anyone with any information about this shooting incident is kindly requested to contact Crime Stop on 08600 10111 or use the mobile application MySAPS. Cape Argus
