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Extortion Threat Hits Rubbish Collection in Cape Town’s Informal Settlements

The city said a contractor can empty shipping-container bins only three times a week as police resources remain limited.

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Extortion threats are affecting rubbish collection in informal settlements in Nyanga, Philippi, and Samora Machel, according to the City of Cape Town.

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Informal settlements in Nyanga, Philippi and Samora Machel affected

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Extortion threat hits rubbish collection in Cape Town’s informal settlements

Extortion threats are affecting rubbish collection in informal settlements in Nyanga, Philippi, and Samora Machel, according to the City of Cape Town.

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Informal settlements in Nyanga, Philippi and Samora Machel affected

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GroundUp News broke the news on Tuesday, April 21, 2026.
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