Dailysun | Taxi bosses at war with kasi gangs!

Dailysun | Taxi bosses at war with kasi gangs!

Violence between taxi operators and gangs in Vrygrond has escalated into a full-blown war over extortion territory.

Surge in gang violence leaves Steenberg and Vrygrond residents in fear

The communities of Steenberg and Vrygrond are currently engulfed in a wave of fear as gang violence spirals out of control, reports Cape {town} Etc. Over the past two weeks, 14 shooting incidents have been reported, with Lavender Hill alone recording a staggering 24 shots fired. Yet these concerning figures pale in comparison to the chaos unfolding in Vrygrond, which has become the epicentre of gang activity. According to the Mayco member for Sa…

Gun violence surges in Vrygrond, as City & WCG steps up efforts

Gun violence has sharply escalated in Vrygrond and its surrounding communities, and related crimes across Cape Town have prompted urgent intervention from the City and the Western Cape Government.   According to the City’s JP Smith, over the past two weeks, at least 14 shootings have been reported in the broader region, with Vrygrond identified as the epicentre of a dangerous gang war.   Smith said residents in areas including Capricorn, Militar…