Cape Town, October 11, 2018 – It’s been 15 years since Cape Town’s anti-gang and drug unit was disbanded. Since then, officials say crime has escalated to unprecedented levels. But, all of that is about to change – the unit is being re-introduced next month, to assist with the gang crisis. eNCA’s Pheladi Sethusa has the story.
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Metrorail in the Western Cape is in crisis
Cape Town, October 4, 2018 – Only 42 of 88 train sets are operational. A group, under the banner, Hashtag, Fix Our Trains has embarked on mass action to force governmentts hand. They want Western Cape Metrorail declared a national disaster. For more on this we’re joined by our reporter, Pheladi Sethusa.
Residents and motorists in Bellville say they fear for their safety
Cape Town, September 27, 208 – Residents and motorists in Bellville say they fear for their safety after taxi drivers erected makeshift ranks in the Cape Town suburb. This follows the closure of the Bellville taxi rank after a recent shooting. The rank is one of the biggest in the Western Cape. Reporter Pheladi Sethusa is following the story for us.
Pupil on teacher attacks are increasing in the Western Cape
Cape Town, September 21, 2018 – Pupil on teacher attacks are increasing in the Western Cape. And worryingly, it’s primary school children who are mostly the culprits. A shocking 60 incidents have been reported since the beginning of the year. There’s a fear of mass resignations if the situation isn’t handled effectively. A warning that some of the visuals you are about to see are graphic. eNCA’s Pheladi Sethusa has more.
City of Cape Town accused of underselling land
Cape Town, September 17, 2018 – The City of Cape Town is once again being accused of underselling prime land. Activists say the city has lost over 100-million rand, in a deal that favoured property investment giant, Growthpoint Properties. Watch full story below:
Gugulethu residents demand houses or “no vote” in 2019
Cape Town, 22 June 2018 – Fed-up Gugulethu residents in Cape Town on Friday threatened not to vote in 2019, if they’re not given houses. Human settlements minister Nomaindiya Mfeketo met with some of the people living around the Cape Flats township. Watch full story here.
Cape Town underspends allocated budget
Cape Town, 19 April 2018 – Close to R2-billion of the 2017/2018 budget that has been allocated to Cape Town has not been spent, even though the city is in the grips of its worst drought ever. Mayor Patricia de Lille has vowed not to let this money be misspent. Watch full story here.
#SAHealthcare – Mental health in the Western Cape
Cape Town, 26 March, 2018 – eNCA’s special coverage on the public healthcare system in South Africa all day today on #DStv403. Painful lessons emerged from the Life Esideimeni tragedy. Forcing provincial health departments to up their efforts on oversight. In the Western Cape, a drive to license all facilities housing more than four patients, is underway to do just that. eNCA’s Pheladi Sethusa reports. Courtesy #DStv403
Hundreds to march through Cape Town city centre for urban housing
Cape Town, 21 March, 2018 – Hundreds of people are expected to march through the Cape Town city centre today, demanding housing in urban areas. eNCA’s Pheladi Sethusa speaks to a Social Justice Collision member for more. Courtesy DStv403
Relief in sight for several drought-stricken provinces
Cape Town, 13 March, 2018 – Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister, Zweli Mkhize has declared the water crisis a national disaster. The Western and Eastern Cape have already restricted water consumption considerably. eNCA’s Pheladi Sethusa reports. Previously seen on #DStv403
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