Prøve GULL - Gratis

Allegations of torture against AGU members

Cape Argus

|

December 17, 2025

THE State is opposing the release on bail of the 11 Anti-Gang Unit (AGU) members, one of whom is a woman, arrested and charged with the kidnapping, torture and murder of a Manenberg man.

- GENEVIEVE SERRA

They are also accused of the assault of his friends whom they were apparently interrogating.Three of the AGU members made an appearance at the Athlone Magistrates’ Court on Monday, with the remaining eight scheduled to be in the dock on December 18 and 19 for their bail applications.

According to their official charge sheet, the State is set to prove that the group unlawfully and intentionally Killed the victim, Wade Price, by hitting him multiple times on his head and body with objects. They allegedly smothered and choked him.

The State further alleges that the members kicked Price in the face and hit him in the face multiple times with their hands.

FLERE HISTORIER FRA Cape Argus

Cape Argus

Experts warn of health risks amid dwindling water supply

AS the City of Cape Town's Water and Sanitation Directorate urges everyone to reduce water consumption due to dam levels dropping to 19%, experts warn that while rainfall is uncontrollable, prioritising the protection of existing water resources is essential.

time to read

2 mins

January 09, 2026

Cape Argus

Cape Argus

Trump's withdrawal signals new US policy

THE US's decision to withdraw from 66 international organisations has been described as a political signal that rules and institutions matter less than the country’s personal interests.

time to read

2 mins

January 09, 2026

Cape Argus

Sewer overflow causes chaos

WHAT was meant to be a fun day out turned into a smelly nightmare for families enjoying Llandudno Beach on Tuesday.

time to read

2 mins

January 09, 2026

Cape Argus

Sharks searching for new ‘Butch’ or ‘Michalak’ to fire up listless attack

THE Sharks have sent a squad composed mostly of up-and-coming youngsters to Manchester to face Sale Sharks in the Champions Cup.

time to read

2 mins

January 09, 2026

Cape Argus

STUDENTS CROWDFUND AS NSFAS FALLS SHORT

Young learners resort to selling food and online appeals to cover university registration and living costs.

time to read

3 mins

January 09, 2026

Cape Argus

Ramaphosa: Jobs crisis keeps me awake

PRESIDENT Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed concern over the high levels of unemployment in the country, revealing that the issue often keeps him awake at night.

time to read

2 mins

January 09, 2026

Cape Argus

Time to relook school expenses

EVERY year, as the school year kicks off, parents find themselves facing the same daunting challenge: the skyrocketing costs of education.

time to read

1 mins

January 09, 2026

Cape Argus

Cape Argus

Right to protest ‘under attack’ in UK

HUMAN Rights Watch (HRW) warned yesterday that the UK has “severely restricted the right to protest” in recent years and was expanding “repressive measures” against peaceful demonstrators.

time to read

2 mins

January 09, 2026

Cape Argus

Democracy is failing to deliver in Africa

ALGORITHMS aside, comments in public discourse that democracy is not for Africa increasingly surface on social media.

time to read

3 mins

January 09, 2026

Cape Argus

Zhipu Al’s successful IPO sets the stage for MiniMax’s market

LEADING

time to read

2 mins

January 09, 2026

Listen

Translate

Share

-
+

Change font size