They Put A Plastic Bag Over Her Head — 4-months Pregnant Woman Killed By Police At Her Shebeen
A 38-year-old pregnant woman died in Khayelitsha after an alleged police raid on Thursday night. Nonkululo Fente, four months pregnant, was at her shebeen in the Level 2 informal settlement when officers from Lingelethu West police station arrived.
Eyewitnesses claim officers handcuffed Fente, pepper-sprayed her face and placed a plastic bag over her head. She lost consciousness during the confrontation… …WATCH THE VIDEO IG HERE
Family members confirmed they were aware she sold drugs, but they accuse police of using apartheid-era torture tactics. Her body showed signs of severe bruising on arrival at medical facilities...READ FULL STORY; FROM THE SOURCE.
Fente’s mother, Celiwe Fente, demanded immediate action against the officers involved. Neighbours alerted the family after 02:00 and directed them to the police station, where they learned of her death. The family has called for a full and transparent investigation.
Police have not released an official statement on the incident. The Independent Police Investigative Directorate is expected to launch a probe into the allegations of brutality. Community leaders in Khayelitsha expressed outrage, highlighting persistent tensions between residents and law enforcement in the township.
This case raises fresh concerns about police conduct during drug raids in Cape Town’s informal settlements. Rights groups have urged greater transparency and accountability to restore public trust and prevent similar deaths. Fente leaves behind grieving family members who now mourn both her and her unborn child.
Authorities confirmed the raid targeted drug-related activities in the area. However, serious questions remain over the methods used and the apparent lack of immediate medical intervention for the distressed woman. The incident has intensified calls for stricter oversight of SAPS operations in vulnerable communities across the Western Cape.
Local activists warn that unchecked police violence could deepen divisions and undermine efforts to combat crime effectively.
