Crime
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Franschhoek Safety Initiative reflects on progress at first AGM
The Franschhoek Safety Initiative enhances security along Main Road, reducing crime incidents while encouraging community support for continued funding and expansion.
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Slain Mbekweni student’s murder case set for trial in September next year
PAARL – The murder trial of two cousins in connection with slain Mbekweni student Asiphe Cetywayo, whose charred body was discovered in an open field near Bo Dal Road in…
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Family of Heilay Darwish calls for action as case nears collapse
The family of the late Heilay Darwish (35) said their initial hope for justice had faded as ongoing delays threatened to derail the court case.
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Interpreter no-show forces further delay in alleged wife-killer’s trial
The trial of alleged wife killer Ahmed Darwish (in his 40s) from Wellington was once again postponed in the Paarl Regional Court on Thursday (17 November).
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Franschhoek improves safety with collaborative approach
In response to rising safety concerns, Franschhoek Wine Valley launched enhanced security measures, improving coordination among local partners.
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Power supply interrupted to parts of Wellington, Antoniesvlei due to cable theft
WELLINGTON – Eskom on Thursday (30 October) confirmed theft and vandalism had caused a power-supply interruption affecting Wellington and Antoniesvlei in the Drakenstein municipal area. The power utility, in a statement,…
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Court postpones Darwish murder trial to November
The murder trial of Ahmed Darwish, accused of killing his wife Heilay in Wellington in 2021, was postponed in Paarl after a translator failed to appear in court.
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Major bust as Paarl police seize drugs worth over R20 million
A Nigerian national will soon appear before the Paarl Magistrates’ Court following his arrest on Tuesday (30 September) near the Huguenot Tunnel in Paarl, where tik and cocaine with an…
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Still no arrest after assault on female guard at Paarl hardware store
A local female security guard is fearing for her safety after reportedly receiving threats from a man who assaulted her at a business premises in Paarl on 8 September. She…
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Pre-school teacher Amber Lee Hughes confess to murder of Nada-Jane Challita (4)
In a dramatic turn of events, Amber Lee Hughes on Thursday admitted to killing four-year-old Nada-Jane Challita – more than a year after pleading not guilty to the crime.
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