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Hit On Former 28s Boss Ernie “Lastig” Solomon Now A Double Murder
27 Nov 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Following the murder of former 28s gang boss Ernie “Lastig” Solomon, the secret to unlocking the truth behind two infamous hits may have been lost forever.
Former 28s Boss Ernie “Lastig” Solomon’s Warning Before His Murder
25 Nov 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Prior to being gunned down in a hail of bullets last Friday, the former 28s boss sent out a video warning about the dangers of gang life.
The Final Days Of Former 28s Boss, Ernie “Lastig” Solomon [Audio]
24 Nov 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Ernie “Lastig” Solomon was gunned down in a hail of bullets in Boksburg last Friday, after two men opened fire on his BMW. According to sources, his life was bound to end this way.
Don’t Ever Borrow R3,4 Million From Somebody Connected To The Terrible Josters
20 Nov 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
A 28-year-old Cape Town businessman was unaware that the loan he had taken out was from a man with underworld connections. In December last year, he found out the hard way.
Footage From ‘Queen Of The South’ Durban Funeral [Video]
04 Nov 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Simone Jasmin, perhaps better known as ‘Queen of the South’, was laid to rest yesterday, with residents in the south of Durban lining the streets as the hearse passed by.
Wild Story Of Life And Death Of Durban’s ‘Queen Of The South’ Drug Lord
02 Nov 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Simone Jasmin was known by many nicknames – ‘Queen of the South’, ‘the Godmother’, and even ‘Black Widow’. Her story would make for a great true-crime series.
Jarring Look At Cape Gangs’ School Recruitment Tactics
20 Oct 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The Terrible Josters may have been dealt a blow recently, with six members sentenced to life in prison, but gangs are hard at work to ensure that new blood is recruited.
Life Sentences For Cape Gang Leaders
13 Oct 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Yesterday, the Terrible Josters gang was dealt a serious blow when one of the leaders, Horatio “Voudie” Solomon, was sentenced to life imprisonment, along with his so-called right-hand man.
People Are Dying In India’s Monkey ‘Gang Wars’ [Videos]
12 Oct 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Troops of monkeys are fighting each other in Indian cities, leaving a trail of destruction in their wake.
Latest Stats Show Western Cape Remains SA’s Gang Capital
17 Aug 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
The quarterly crime statistics, released last week, emphasise how out of control gang violence is in the Western Cape.
“Blood In, Blood Out” – It’s Not Easy Leaving A Cape Gang
17 Jul 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Cape Town has as many as 130 different gangs, with a combined total of somewhere around 100 000 members, and leaving that life behind is not easy.
Broad Daylight ‘Gang Hit’ In Cape Town, Toddler Flees [Video]
02 Jun 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Gang warfare between the Flakka Boys and the Junky Funky Kids is believed to be behind the alleged hit on the Cape Flats.
Even Japan’s Yakuza Gangs Are Struggling During Coronavirus
15 May 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The yakuza, a network of around 22 gangs with its origins in Japan, has fallen on really hard times during the current pandemic.
Looks Like The Cape Flats Gang Truce Is Over
14 May 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
For a while, it appeared that the coronavirus outbreak had led to a truce between rival gangs on the Cape Flats.
BBC Reckons COVID-19 Has Paused Cape Gangland Rivalries
09 Apr 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
It appears that the Cape’s gangs have a common enemy, and this time it’s COVID-19.
Investigation Into Murder Of ‘Hard Livings’ Boss Rashied Staggie Reveals Three Theories
07 Apr 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
On December 13 last year, Rashied Staggie, one of Cape Town and South Africa’s most infamous gang bosses, was gunned down outside his Salt River home.
SAPS “Overwhelmed By Kidnappings For Ransom” In SA
10 Mar 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Sophisticated crime syndicates are making millions off high-profile kidnappings for ransom in South Africa.
Two Brawls In Durban End in Gun Violence [Video]
25 Feb 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Over the weekend, Durban played host to two brawls, one on the streets and one in a pub. Both ended in gun violence.
Producers Of ‘Love Island’ Reportedly In A Panic After Cape Security Boss Shot Dead
08 Jan 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
UK trash TV ‘Love Island’ is using an Upper Constantia property as the base for the latest season, and producers are clearly worried about security.
Cape Lawyers “Under Siege” In Deadly Crossfire Of Gang Wars
06 Dec 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
City advocate Vernon Jantjies was killed in Mitchells Plain last week, in the latest hit on legal professionals representing gang members.
Cape Town’s Gang Wars, Through The Eyes Of A Mother
20 Nov 2019 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Residents of the Cape’s gang-plagued areas hoped that the presence of army forces would deter gangsters, but it soon became apparent that wouldn’t be the case.
Cape Flats Residents Don’t Think The Army Is Working [Video]
17 Sep 2019 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Yesterday, President Ramaphosa announced that SANDF forces will spend another six months in gang-plagued areas. Are they actually helping?
‘Terrible Josters’ Gang Member Outlines 10 000-Strong Operation Spread Around Western Cape
15 Aug 2019 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The gang member is testifying as a State witness in the trial of alleged Terrible Josters gang leader Horatio Solomons, and 11 other members.
What The New York Times Says About The Army On The Cape Flats
14 Aug 2019 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
It’s always interesting to see what the world is reading about our neck of the woods, and if you want global reach, you can’t do much better than the New York Times.
On The Money – Zapiro’s Cartoon On 2019’s New, Dangerous Gang
30 Jul 2019 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Everybody knows about the 27s and the 28s, but what about the gangsterism in the highest offices of the land?
BBC Calls Cape Town “Murder Town” In Stinging New Report [Video]
30 Jul 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
In a new video report, the BBC has outlined just how hardcore the problems faced by many Cape communities really are.
You Can Get Out A Cape Town Gang If You Pledge Your Son’s Allegiance [Interactive Map]
29 Jul 2019 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
A former high-ranking gang member has opened up about how the city’s top gangs operate, including what is called a “write-off”.
Inside The Cape’s Gang Warfare – Carte Blanche Investigates [Video]
16 Jul 2019 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
From the Cape Flats to Phillipi to Hanover Park – running gun battles on the streets between competing gangs have become the norm.
Why Kids In The Cape Flats Take Guns And Knives To School
01 Jul 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
A study has revealed why so many kids who live in the Cape Flats feel the need to take a gun or a knife to school.
Jozi Courthouse Drama As Gangsters Clash And Guns Comes Out [Video]
05 Jun 2019 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
When members from rival gangs happen to be in the same courthouse at the same time, things can kick off in an instant.
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