Crime
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Maitland shooting sparks calls to end gang violence
The Maitland Residents’ and Ratepayers’ Association (MRRA) has called for an end to the senseless killings and “lack of care shown towards people”.
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Traffic cameras help Cape Town police arrest suspected arsonist
Cape Town CCTV cameras help police arrest suspected arsonist spotted setting vegetation fires on M5 highway just after midnight Saturday.
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Murder investigation launched after teenager killed in Seawinds shooting
Fifteen-year-old boy fatally shot in head on St Peter’s Street, Seawinds. Police investigate suspected gang-related murder on Friday afternoon.
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Another victim dies, raising Philippi East mass shooting toll to eight
Cape Town police have confirmed that another victim has died in hospital, pushing the death toll from the Marikana mass shooting in Philippi East to eight.
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Seven killed in suspected extortion-related mass shooting in Philippi
Seven people were gunned down in a mass shooting in the early hours of this morning (17 January) in Marikana, Philippi.
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Water supply disruption in Deep South communities prompts infrastructure security concerns
Thousands left without water for two days after vandals damaged Lavender Hill valve chamber. Repair costs reached millions of rand
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Four armed men rob Noordhoek home at gunpoint in broad daylight
Four armed men held two workers at gunpoint during a house robbery in Crofters Valley, Noordhoek, stealing electronics and jewellery.
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Police shootout leads to attempted murder charges
Two suspects face attempted murder charges after New Year’s Day shootout with police in Steenberg. High-speed chase ended in crash and arrests.
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Three men arrested for housebreaking incidents in Simon’s Town and Fish Hoek
Three men arrested for housebreaking in Simon’s Town and Fish Hoek. Police found stolen laptop, phone and household items in vehicle.
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Post-mortem pending for unidentified body recovered at Fish Hoek beach
Unidentified male body found at Fish Hoek beach December 29 awaits post-mortem. Discovery follows Christmas Eve rescue tragedy and busy season.
