{"id":5053,"date":"2026-06-09T01:24:48","date_gmt":"2026-06-08T23:24:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/1nationmedia.com\/?p=5053"},"modified":"2026-06-16T02:02:49","modified_gmt":"2026-06-16T00:02:49","slug":"cape-town-extortion-racket-targets-langa-madrassa-for-protection-money","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/1nationmedia.com\/index.php\/2026\/06\/09\/cape-town-extortion-racket-targets-langa-madrassa-for-protection-money\/","title":{"rendered":"Cape Town extortion racket targets Langa madrassa for \u2018protection money\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

A Cape Town madrassa has become the latest institution caught in the Western Cape\u2019s escalating extortion crisis, after demands for \u201cprotection money\u201d triggered a formal SAPS investigation and urgent intervention from Muslim community leaders.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The incident, centred on a madrassa operating under Langa Township Projects, has sparked outrage and concern within sections of the Muslim community, amid growing fears that even houses of worship and religious schools are no longer beyond the reach of organised criminal networks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to the Cape Town Ulama Board (CTUB), the perpetrators demanded a once-off \u201cregistration fee\u201d of R3,000, followed by monthly payments of R500, under threats of violence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

CTUB said it is believed the madrassa, fearing for the safety of its staff and children, paid the initial R3,000 demand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For many residents, the case represents more than a criminal investigation. It is being viewed as an attack on sacred institutions sustained through sadaqah, community sacrifice and the efforts of ordinary Muslims working to educate children, preserve Islamic learning and serve vulnerable neighbourhoods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to CTUB, the madrassa initially attempted to seek assistance from local law enforcement but was turned away, prompting the organisation to intervene directly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

CTUB Executive Member Shaykh Sayed Ridhwaan told One Nation Media that the complainant approached the organisation traumatised and fearful after struggling to receive assistance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe Langa Madressa organisation reached out directly to the Cape Town Ulama Board for urgent intervention after their initial attempt to seek help from local law enforcement at Diep River SAPS was turned away. Because the complainant was traumatised and deeply terrified of being turned away a second time, he explicitly requested that we assist and accompany him to the police station. Recognising the immediate plea for assistance, the CTUB Community Guardianship Desk stepped in straight away,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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