South Africa: Cape Flats Residents Fight Extortionists - South African News Briefs - July 17, 2026

Cape Flats Residents Push Back Against Extortion A Bonteheuwel councillor has said that residents are standing up against extortion syndicates targeting local spaza shops, reports EWN. This comes after a Somali shop owner was allegedly killed for refusing to pay protection fees. Several shop owners have reportedly been threatened, leaving some too fearful to keep their businesses open. Meanwhile, Langa police arrested a suspected extortion syndicate member after allegedly tracking him with a drone while he collected protection fees. They recovered two unlicensed firearms and ammunition during the operation. Madlanga Inquiry to Hear Carrim Delay Bid Keep up with the latest headlines on WhatsApp | LinkedIn The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry is set to hear an application from North West busin