Crime
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Boko Haram gang marks territory in KTC: Communities gripped by fear
Boko Haram is a name synonymous with wanton terror and unbridled fear in Nigeria. It has been adopted by a local gang that is living up to everything it represents,…
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Four taxi drivers killed in Khayelitsha and Philippi amid ongoing taxi turf war
The taxi industry is reeling following the shooting and killing of four taxi drivers in two separate incidents in Khayelitsha and Philippi. Five others and a passenger were injured.
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Philippi-East and Khayelitsha rocked by deadly taxi-related shootings
The Provincial Detectives Serious and Violent Crimes Taxi Unit is probing the circumstances surrounding two separate shooting incidents, which claimed the lives of three adults and injured six men.
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Philippi ambush: Two teens arrested after attack on DA MPs
A 16-year-old male has been arrested and charged with the attempted murder and hijacking of three Democratic Alliance (DA) MPLs, including Ian Cameron, parliament’s police portfolio committee chair.
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Gugulethu shooting: Zwelandile ‘Chuku’ Mlambo murdered at councillor’s gate
Gugulethu police are investigating a murder case following the killing of a community leader at Europe informal settlement on Friday 15 August.
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Two teens arrested for attempted murder, hijacking of three DA MPs
A 16-year-old male has been arrested and charged with the attempted murder and hijacking of three Democratic Alliance (DA) MPLs, including Ian Cameron.
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Lingelethu-West residents barricade streets to fight rising break-ins
In a quest to halt break-ins and promote safety in their neighbourhood, enraged residents from A section in Lingelethu-West, have barricaded several roads with sand and stones on Friday 8…
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Gugulethu and Mfuleni residents terrified as gun violence claims more lives
Gugulethu police are investigating a double murder case following a shooting incident at Moonlight informal settlement in KTC on Sunday 10 August.
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Double murder shocks Gugulethu: Man and woman shot dead in KTC
Gugulethu police are investigating a double murder following the shooting incident that occurred at Moonlight informal settlement in KTC on Sunday 10 August.
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Marikana informal settlement hit by violence: Police probe murder and extortion
Philippi East police are investigating a murder, attempted murder and extortion case following an incident on Saturday 2 August at Protea Road in Marikana informal settlement, Philippi Eas
