Mandilakhe Tshwete

Cape Town

Senior Multimedia Journalis at The Star (South Africa)

Independent Media Multimedia Reporter

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Articles

Sentencing set for end of May in Joshlin Smith kidnapping case

6 days ago | iol.co.za | Mandilakhe Tshwete

2minJacquen 'Boeta' Appollis, Steveno 'Steffie' van Rhyn, and Racquel 'Kelly' Smith appeared in the Western Cape High Court, a week after they were convicted for the kidnapping and human trafficking of Joshlin Smith. Image: Mandilakhe TshweteThe three convicted offenders in the kidnapping and human trafficking case of missing six-year-old Joshlin Smith will be sentenced at the end of May, Judge Nathan Erasmus announced during pre-sentencing proceedings at the Western Cape High Court on Friday.
Malmesbury commuters boycott taxis over contract driver ban

6 days ago | capeargus.co.za | Mandilakhe Tshwete

Commuters in Malmesbury call for taxi boycott after contract driver ban. Image: Armand Hough/Independent NewspapersMalmesbury commuters have called for a boycott of local minibus taxis after the Malmesbury Taxi Association (MTA) disrupted contract transport services that many residents rely on.
3GAR's McLaren crash: Why is the investigation taking so long?

6 days ago | iol.co.za | Mandilakhe Tshwete

2minViral video of McLaren crash sparks calls for road safety. Image: XPolice have yet to charge anyone in connection with a high-speed crash involving a McLaren supercar in Sea Point. The March 1 incident, which occurred on High Level Road, saw a McLaren 570S slam into a wall after allegedly reaching speeds of up to 200km/h. The driver, identified as Nigerian rapper Prince Daniel Obioma - known by his stage name 3GAR - was hospitalised following the crash.
Malmesbury transport crisis: Commuters boycott taxis amid contract driver ban

1 week ago | iol.co.za | Mandilakhe Tshwete

2minMalmesbury Taxi Association allegedly barred contract drivers from operating. Image: FacebookMalmesbury commuters have called for a boycott of local minibus taxis after the Malmesbury Taxi Association (MTA) disrupted contract transport services that many residents rely on.
3GAR's McLaren crash: Why is the investigation taking so long?

1 week ago | iol.co.za | Mandilakhe Tshwete

4minViral video of McLaren crash sparks calls for road safety. Image: XTwo months after a high-speed crash involving a McLaren supercar in Sea Point, police have yet to charge anyone, despite video footage and widespread public outcry. The March 1 incident, which occurred on High Level Road, saw a McLaren 570S slam into a wall after allegedly reaching speeds of up to 200km/h.
Lentegeur residents demand action against escalating gang violence

1 week ago | iol.co.za | Mandilakhe Tshwete

2minPolice are investigating cases of murder and attempted murder after two people were shot in Lentegeur, Mitchells Plain. Image: Leon Knipe A community in Mitchells Plain is calling for drastic state intervention as gang-related gun violence continues to wreak havoc on the Cape Flats.
Mitchells Plain community demands inquiry into escalating gang violence

1 week ago | iol.co.za | Mandilakhe Tshwete

News South Africa Western Cape 3minPolice are investigating a double murder and attempted murder after three males were shot in Mitchells Plain. Image: Leon Knipe The Mitchells Plain Community Police Forum (CPF) has issued an urgent call for a commission of inquiry into gang-related violence, following a deadly shooting in Tafelsig that claimed the lives of two teenagers and left another critically wounded.
George tragedy survivors left out in cold

1 week ago | iol.co.za | Mandilakhe Tshwete |Nicola Daniels

4minDebris from the George Building collapse, which claimed 34 lives nearly a year ago, remains a stark reminder of the tragedy as investigations continue into the structural failures that led to the disaster. Image: FileLIFE remains a daily struggle for Shadrack Mayine, who lost a leg and arm in the George building collapse, which claimed the lives of 34 of his colleagues and left dozens injured.
JP Smith court application an 'elitist tactic' - SACP

1 week ago | capeargus.co.za | Mandilakhe Tshwete

JP Smith is challenging the SAPS raid in an urgent court bid. Image: SuppliedSafety and Security mayco member JP Smith's urgent application filed to the Western Cape High Court against SAPS and a magistrate, accusing them of procedural dishonesty following the raid on his office, has been dismissed by the SA Communist Party (SACP) as an elitist tactic designed to derail a criminal investigation.
JP Smith's urgent court application against SAPS raises political concerns

1 week ago | iol.co.za | Mandilakhe Tshwete

News South Africa Western Cape 4minJP Smith is challenging the SAPS raid in an urgent court bid. Image: Supplied Mayoral Committee Member for Safety and Security, JP Smith, has filed an urgent application in the Western Cape High Court against the South African Police Service (SAPS) and a magistrate, accusing them of procedural dishonesty, bad faith, and reputational harm following the high-profile raid on his office earlier this year.