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TAXI violence over the Khayelitsha-Somerset West Route continues to spiral despite marathon talks and a court interdict. Rival associations Cape Amalgamated Taxi Association (Cata) and Cape Organisation for the Democratic Taxi Association (Codeta) are still deadlocked over control of the contested routes. The Western Cape Mobility Department confirmed that the associations have been given until Monday to propose a resolution. Cata spokesperson Nkululeko Sityebi rejected a proposal that would see Codeta operate the disputed route exclusively. “We are not agreeing on Cata being pushed out of the Khayelitsha–Somerset West,” he said. “The proposal that Codeta should drive to and from Somerset West and our members who have been operating there must now be excluded will not work for us. “We don’t mind sharing the route as we have said before.”…

A 30-YEAR-OLD man was shot and killed outside Athlone Magistrate’s Court on Friday morning. Athlone police spokesperson, Sergeant Zita Norman, said the man had arrived at court for a matter at 9.41am. As he walked through the gate, an unknown suspect came from behind and shot him twice in the back and once in the head. The shooting has been linked to the Laughing Boys gang. Police said there were eyewitnesses to the killing. The area was volatile after the attack, and SAPS urged communities to avoid Athlone CBD while investigations continued. Athlone News arrived at the scene to find family members crying in distress. One of the women, shouting in anger, told the publication: “She knew what she did. Sy het geweet wat sy doen, hoekom is sy nie…

UP-AND-COMING chefs celebrated a regte Kaapse food icon – the koesister – to kick off Heritage Month and mark World Koesister Day yesterday. After a four-year hiatus, World Koesister Day (WKD) returned on Sunday with a special gathering held at the Sun Square Hotel bringing together media, food lovers and cultural enthusiasts over koesisters and coffee, a proudly South African tradition that embodies the warmth of our heritage. This koesister is, of course not to be con fused with a koeksister – the plaited syrupy confection of Dutch origin. Cape Malay slaves used to eat an unsweetened version of the donut we know today as breakfast. Favourite Today, we enjoy the spicy, citrus and coconut favourite any time of the day. Yesterday, that tradition was celebrated by 20 differently-abled youth,…

Availability Mchunu and Cachalia have not confirmed their availability, according to committee chairperson Soviet Lekganyane. Lekganyane said Masemola and Sibiya have requested to conduct consultations. Lekganyane indicated that while no person has been given a date to appear before the committee, it has long been decided that Mkhwanazi will be the first to give a testimony. Lekganyane stated that Mkhwanazi had requested the committee to allow him to engage with Madlanga until 24 September. Mkhwanazi’s non-appearance before 22 September, which is now the suggested date of the start of the hearings, has sparked mixed reaction from parties with EFF leader Julius Malema insisting that he should be summoned while others see him as the last resort. Arendse confirmed that the Madlanga Commission was a long way down the road in…

Pattern Lightburn said: “It is becoming a pattern now that gangs are using youngsters to do their dirty work. I am very sad but unfortunately, the law has to take its course. It is sad that youngsters are now into gang activities.” Spokesperson for Ilitha Labanthu, Siyabulela Monakali, said the organisation, which has worked in the fight against gender-based violence (GBV) for over three decades, is deeply disturbed by this incident. “What is particularly alarming about this case is the age of the alleged perpetrator. The fact that children are increasingly becoming not only the victims of violence but also the perpetrators speaks to the extent of the breakdown in our society, said Monakali. “A culture of violence has taken root, where cycles of trauma, neglect, poverty, and easy access…

Genocide Several parents emphasised that their objections were humanitarian rather than political. “This Gaza issue is not political, it’s humanitarian. It’s genocide. That’s why there’s a call for education sessions with the children, so they understand what is happening in the world,” one parent explained. Of the backlash, Rabinowitz, who is Jewish, said: “If people think Zionist means I support an authoritarian state that believes in Jewish supremacy and Palestinian oppression, then of course not. I think that the human tragedy in Gaza is horrifying and I long for it to stop...”…