Crime
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Cape Town taxi driver arrested for slashing traffic patrol vehicle tyres in CBD
A taxi driver has started the new year behind bars following his arrest in connection with the slashing of a traffic patrol vehicle’s tyres in the CBD.
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Elderly man found murdered in Camps Bay home
An 84-year-old man was found murdered with his hands and feet bound in his Camps Bay home on Tuesday afternoon. His daughter discovered the body when she arrived at the…
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AI-powered scams set to target festive shoppers
South African holiday shoppers face a new generation of AI-powered cybercriminals who can create pixel-perfect fake websites and hyper-personalised scam messages. These sophisticated attacks use artificial intelligence to craft convincing…
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Festive season reveals city’s hidden struggles
Cape Town’s emergency services recorded a concerning surge in domestic violence and assault cases during the festive season, with 339 arrests in one week and 1,853 incidents over a single…
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Mother’s traumatic smash-and-grab fuels N2 wall debate
A mother’s traumatic experience during a smash-and-grab attack on the N2 highway has reinforced calls for the City of Cape Town’s proposed R180m security wall.
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R180 million N2 security wall planned by Cape Town to protect motorists
Cape Town confirms R180 million investment in N2 security wall after fatal attack on teacher. VF Plus welcomes plan but says action overdue.
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Police hunt three armed suspects after elderly man assaulted in Camps Bay
Cape Town police are hunting three armed robbers who assaulted an 85-year-old Camps Bay resident during a break-in early on Friday.
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Murder case opened after body found in Grassy Park shallow grave
Woman’s body found in shallow grave at Grassy Park cemetery leads to murder case. 42-year-old arrested after week-long search ends in tragedy.
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Four suspects arrested with half-million rand stolen goods haul
Metro police officers arrested four suspects in Eerste River yesterday for the possession of stolen goods to the value of half a million rand.
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Suspect arrested after teen is killed by stray bullet in Factreton
Alnika Mitchell was caught in the crossfire during a gang-related shooting on Saturday 6 December. A 53-year-old man sustained wounds to his arm.
