Crime
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Metro police foil multiple hijackings amid surge in arrests
Cape Town Metro Police officers foiled two hijackings in Crossroads, arresting a suspect as City enforcement teams recorded 527 arrests over the past week.
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Gugulethu forum condemns killing of off-duty officer
The Gugulethu Spiritual Crime Prevention Forum (SCPF) condemned the killing of an off-duty officer based at Gugulethu Police Station on Saturday.
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Community urges justice for five-year-old stabbing victim
Samora Machel Community Policing Forum urged the law to take its course against a man arrested for allegedly stabbing and killing a five-year-old.
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Smash-and-grab turns fatal on N2 near Gugulethu
Gugulethu police registered a culpable homicide case following an accident on Tuesday, 11 August, on the N2 highway opposite Gugulethu in the direction of Cape Town.
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Cape Town records a concerning 3 384 emergency calls over long weekend
Cape Town’s PECC received 3,384 calls over the long weekend, with notable road accidents and arrests amid increased emergency incidents.
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Murder and attempted-murder case opened after Nyanga taxi shooting
Nyanga police registered a murder and attempted-murder case following a shooting in Sithandathu Avenue, Nyanga on Thursday 6 August.
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City of Cape Town warns motorists about traffic fine scam
Cape Town traffic services warn motorists of a fine scam via emails or texts, urging verification before payment to avoid fraud.
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Dyantyi appointment welcomed by Khayelitsha and Nyanga CPFs
Leaders from Khayelitsha and Nyanga CPFs praised new police commissioner Dyantyi, expressing hope for stability and crime reduction in their communities.
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New Provincial Police Commissioner’s appointment welcomed
Western Cape leaders welcome Lt-Gen Sizakhele Dyantyi as Police Commissioner, emphasizing the need for better resources to combat crime.
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