Kraaifontein Vendor Murdered Over Unpaid 'Protection Fees' Street vendors in Wallacedene, Kraaifontein, are living in fear after a 64-year-old vendor was fatally shot, allegedly for failing to pay an extortionist, reports News24 . An eyewitness, who requested anonymity for safety reasons, revealed that vendors in the area are required to pay monthly "protection fees." However, the woman who was killed struggled to earn enough money in July and August, leaving her unable to pay.
She sold cow heads, known as umnqambulo, as well as intestines (amathumbu), trotters, and offal. Western Cape police spokesperson Sergeant Wesley Twigg did not confirm the extortion allegations but said that the motive for the attack is under active police investigation. Western Cape Braces for Strong Winds and High Waves The Western Cape should prepare for strong winds across the province and high waves along the coastline, according to MEC for Local Government, Environmental and Development, Antoll Bredell, reports IOL .
"Please avoid coastal and sea activities, particularly if you are a recreational sailor in a small boat or a rock angler," Bredell advised. He said that the impending storm highlights the importance of coastal provinces working together on disaster risk management. The South African Weather Service (Saws) has issued a Level 6 warning for severe winds affecting the Garden Route, eastern Overberg, eastern Winelands, and southern central Karoo.
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