Crime
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Mfuleni remains murder capital in Western Cape crime statistics
Local Community Policing Forum (CPF) members have expressed concern over the third-quarter crime statistics released by Acting Minister of Police Firoz Cachalia in Pretoria on Friday, 20 February.
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Foreign nationals arrested after guns found in their shop
Two foreign nationals were arrested in Samora Machel for possessing two unlicensed firearms and ammunition during a police search on February 21.
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Two suspects face assault charges after shebeen incident in Philippi-East
Two suspects, aged 34 and 50, are facing charges of common assault following an attack on police officers in Philippi East.
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Nyanga cleaning campaign educates learners on environmental awareness
Meals on Wheels and Hlengisa Primary School organized a cleaning campaign in Nyanga, educating learners on environmental preservation and community responsibility.
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Police hunt suspects after Makhaza N2 hijacking attempt
Makhaza police are pursuing three armed suspects who attempted car hijackings on the N2 near Mew Way, urging increased highway patrols.
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Brown’s Farm shooting: One dead, teen injured in Sheffield Road incident
Nyanga police have registered murder and attempted murder cases for investigation following a shooting incident in Sheffield Road, Brown’s Farm, on Wednesday, 11 February.
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IPID investigates fatal Nyanga shootout that left three suspects dead
The Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) is investigating a case of three people gunned down during a shootout between officers and criminals in Zwelitsha, Nyanga on Wednesday 4 February.
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Town Two Clinic temporarily closed after ‘tsotsis’ target it
The Town Two Clinic in Town Two, Khayelitsha was temporarily closed after unknown men had stormed into the facility on Saturday night (31 January), went to security officers on duty…
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Who Is Next?: Fear grips Crossroads after councillor’s murder
Nyanga police registered a murder case for investigation after an African National Congress (ANC) proportional representation (PR) councillor gunned down at Crossroads on Tuesday 4 February.
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Teen accused of Marikana shebeen massacre abandons bail application
The case of a 19-year-old accused of murder was postponed to Thursday 16 April in the Athlone Magistrates’ Court for further investigation.
