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YOUNG MAN KILLED BY EXTORTIONISTS | FAMILY DEMANDS JUSTICE

MDNtv — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 04:07:17 +0000

A heartbreaking tragedy has shocked the community in Cape Town after a young man, Litha Govuza, was brutally shot and killed while waiting for food at a tuckshop.

According to reports, Govuza and his friend stopped at a small shop on February 19 while heading to a study group. Moments later, armed criminals suddenly appeared and opened fire. Govuza was shot five times in the head and later died on the way to the hospital. His friend survived but was shot twice in both legs.

The shocking incident happened in Mfuleni, where Govuza was known as a talented keyboard player at Kingdom of God Ministries International.

Witnesses say the attackers may have mistaken the two young men for another group involved in an extortion dispute targeting foreign-owned shops.

Community members and Govuza’s family are now demanding justice after the young man, who dreamed of studying at university and improving his maths, lost his life in a senseless act of violence.

A disturbing video circulating online reportedly shows the gunman stepping out of a vehicle and attempting to shoot one of the victims as terrified children watched inside the shop.

This tragic story highlights the growing concerns about crime and extortion targeting small businesses.

Watch the full report to understand what really happened and why the family is demanding justice.

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WATCH: Gold Bracelet Theft at Mall

MDNtv — Mon, 05 Jan 2026 21:42:06 +0000

A man has been caught stealing gold bracelets at Broadway Square Mall in Strand.

The incident has sparked concern over safety at shopping centres.
Members of the public are urged to remain vigilant.

Strand, Cape Town
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Cape Town Communities Plead for Action as Children Continue to Die in Gang Violence

Tshepiso Mofokeng — Mon, 08 Dec 2025 18:08:23 +0000

Cape Town is facing a heartbreaking crisis as children continue to be caught in the deadly crossfire of gang violence. More than 150 children have been killed on the Cape Flats in the past five years—an alarming statistic that reflects a community living in fear, grief, and frustration.

In just the past week, at least six children between the ages of four and 16 became victims of brutal attacks across the city. With school holidays approaching—a time when children spend more hours outdoors—residents fear the violence will only escalate.

One of the youngest victims was nine-year-old Zechariah Matthee, who was shot and killed during a mass shooting in Rocklands, Mitchells Plain. He had been hiding in a cupboard when gunmen opened fire, but was still struck in the head. He was one of three people killed that night.

His death has shattered his family and reignited calls for urgent intervention. At a community memorial, loved ones wept as they demanded justice and safer neighbourhoods for their children. Community safety advocates described Zechariah’s death as a painful reminder of how often innocent children are left exposed while gangs roam freely.

The violence did not stop there. In Kensington, 14-year-old Alnika Mitchell was shot dead while watching learners celebrate their matric farewells. And in Cloetesville, Stellenbosch, gunmen in a passing vehicle opened fire on an adult, hitting a four-year-old girl and a seven-year-old boy. The little girl is fighting for her life in hospital.

Community organisations say the pattern is tragically familiar: children gunned down in homes, yards, streets—spaces where they should be safest. Activists argue that deep-rooted poverty, inequality, and the easy availability of illegal firearms continue to fuel the bloodshed, while policing remains slow, overstretched, or ineffective.

They warn that without focused, specialised policing and real accountability, more families will endure the same heartbreak.

Local leaders have condemned the violence, calling it a devastating contradiction during a period when the country is supposed to be observing 16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children. They say the killings expose a moral and systemic collapse, and urge law enforcement to increase visible policing in known hotspots and ensure swift arrests and prosecutions.

As communities gather in grief, one message rings out clearly: Cape Town’s children deserve to grow up without fear. And without urgent, coordinated action, more young lives will be lost to the violence tearing through the Cape Flats.

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