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Cape Town court murder fits into matrix of shootings with suspected gang and taxi links

South Africa

Cape Town court murder fits into matrix of shootings with suspected gang and taxi links

By Caryn Dolley

South Africa

Converging similarities emerge in Cape Town’s high-profile gang-linked killings

By Vincent Cruywagen

Murder, extortion and corruption — Nafiz Modack and co-accused back in court on Friday

South Africa

Murder, extortion and corruption — Nafiz Modack and co-accused back in court on Friday

By Vincent Cruywagen

Traumatised Vrygrond residents turn to God after nine killed in battle between gangsters and taxi drivers

South Africa

Traumatised Vrygrond residents turn to God after nine killed in battle between gangsters and taxi drivers

By Velani Ludidi

Suspect takes plea deal and admits to grenade attempt on life of murdered cop Charl Kinnear

South Africa

Suspect takes plea deal and admits to grenade attempt on life of murdered cop Charl Kinnear

By Vincent Cruywagen

Kinnear grenade case: Prosecution says corrupt cop was paid to keep Modack informed of impending police raids

South Africa

Kinnear grenade case: Prosecution says corrupt cop was paid to keep Modack informed of impending police raids

By Vincent Cruywagen