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We lead asking questions about the potential sale of Swartvlei Peninsula, and how S.O.S (Save Our Sedgefield) is continuing to challenge the very idea that this should ever be possible. We celebrate the RECORD-BREAKING 2026 Melodrama, we report (again!) on the continuing debacle of Knysna Municipality's leadership as the Council clashes with MEC Bredell, plus so many other bits of local news, views and PHEW!s that make Sedgefield such an interesting place to live.
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OFFICE OF THE PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONER: WESTERN CAPE![]()
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26 August 2026![]()
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*Police Captain dies in shootout between police and a suspect in Knysna*![]()
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Cape Town: Western Cape police are reeling from shock following the killing of a police captain and a suspect in a shootout during an operation in Knysna in the early hours of Wednesday morning. ![]()
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The captain, aged 50 was attached to the provincial Tactical Response Team and deployed in the area as part of investigations into the murder of councillor and former mayor of Knysna, Aubrey Tsengwa as well as two others in separate shooting incidents last week. ![]()
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At the time of the captain’s death, the SAPS integrated team was executing an operation following up information about illegal firearms at Sewende Laan informal settlement on Uniondale Road. The suspect (38) also died in the shootout. Two firearms were found in his possession. ![]()
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Psychosocial support is currently provided to the SAPS team on the scene as well as colleagues of the captain in Cape Town.![]()
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Three suspects appeared in court for Tsengwa’s murder with investigations ongoing into the murder of Mandla Matiwane and Mandla Tyololo. ![]()
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Western Cape Provincial Commissioner, Lt General Sizakhele Dyantyi has conveyed condolences to the family and colleagues of the departed police official.
This week's edition is up on www.edgenews.co.za - Of course we lead with the latest update on the Knysna murders (at time of going to press - this morning we have seen unconfirmed reports of two more!). Then we celebrate the 2026 Sedgefield Melodrama which opened last night to an enthralled audience. There's also details of a new petition circulating, asking Knysna Municipality to get on with fixing our roads, and the latest on the legality of the Acting Municipal Manager's tenure. All this and more of what makes Sedgefield tick!
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THREE ARRESTS FOR TSENGWA MURDER![]()
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As part of ongoing investigations into the murder of Knysna councillor and former mayor, Aubrey Tsengwa on the evening of Wednesday 19 August 2025, Western Cape Serious Violent Crime Unit detectives have arrested three suspects. They appeared at the Knysna Magistrate’s court today Monday 24 August.![]()
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The Provincial Commissioner, Lt General SW Dyantyi, Deputy Provincial Commissioner Crime Detection, Major General Bongani Maqashalala and Garden Route District Commissioner, Major General Phumzile Cetyana attended the Knysna Magistrates' court where the accused faced charges of conspiracy to commit murder and attempted murder.![]()
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The accused aged 33, 36 and 45 were remanded in custody and the matter postponed to 31 August 2026 for a formal bail application. The men were apprehended on Saturday by the SVC detectives, along with members from Crime Intelligence, Knysna SAPS, the Combat Team and the Drone Unit. After being questioned and charged by police, two vehicles, three firearms and several cellular phones were seized as part of the investigation.![]()
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The search for more suspects continues with investigators setting their sights on further arrests.![]()
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The investigation is expected to reveal the motive behind the shooting incident that abruptly ended Tsengwa's life and wounded three others.
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Tragic news of the murder of Knysna's Ward 8 Councillor Aubrey Tsengwa, who was shot and killed late last night. He is the second councillor of that ward to lose his life under the same circumstances. ![]()
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Western Cape police spokesperson Sgt Wesley Twigg said the shooting occurred at about 21:20 on Wednesday, 19 August, in Ngxalo Street, Joodsekamp, Knysna. The provincial Serious and Violent Crime unit is investigating murder and three attempted-murder cases. Tsengwa suffered multiple gunshot wounds and was declared dead at the scene; one passenger was reportedly shot in the arm and taken to hospital. ![]()
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No arrests had been made, and the motive remained undetermined. No case number or confirmation that the Political Killings Task Team has the docket was reported.![]()
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ANC member Phumla Thole described the killing as shocking, while DA mayoral candidate Levael Davis called for arrests.
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