500 youths killed in Cape Flats in 5 years

Nearly 500 children and teenagers were killed across Cape Flats policing precincts in the past five years, according to figures recently released by acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia.

- Enkosi Selane

He said the majority of deaths were linked to firearms.

“Yes, there were 472 persons aged zero to 17 years murdered for the period 1 April 2020 to 31 March 2025,” Cachalia said.

Of these deaths, 316 were caused by gunshot wounds, accounting for approximately 67% of all child murders in the region during this period.