Crime
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WATCH | Mashatile’s visit to Mitchells Plain marred by mixed messages
Deputy President Mashatile’s Mitchells Plain visit to assess Operation Prosper was marred by CPF exclusions and community anger over gang violence.
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Mitchells Plain has second highest drug-related crime in the country
Mitchells Plain drops to second nationally for drug crime as Q4 stats reveal serious crime falling, despite South Africa’s high murder rates.
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Body of unidentified man washes ashore at Fish Hoek Beach
Fish Hoek police have opened an inquest after an unidentified man’s body washed ashore, the second such incident in two months.
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Portfolio committee greenlights amended traffic by-law
The amended Traffic Bylaw aims to enhance road safety through stricter vehicle impoundment, penalties, and noise regulations, following public participation.
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Police warn against reckless firearm handling on social media
SAPS has raised the alarm over a viral video showing women allegedly handling and cocking firearms inside a house without proper authorisation.
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Cape Town traffic arrest: Four nabbed in Tokai for false number plates
Cape Town traffic officers arrested four suspects in Tokai after a routine stop uncovered false number plates and suspected stolen property.
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‘Toffee’ makes history in SA’s criminal-justice system
Therapy dog Toffee made South African court history by supporting a traumatised teen testifying in the Daniel Jamneck murder trial.
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Mother in custody after a newborn found dead in Lotus River drain
A missing newborn was found dead in a Lotus River drain. The mother is in custody and now faces a murder charge as police continue investigations.
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Cycling community seeks justice after death of Cape Town cyclist
Police are still investigating the death of cyclist Landon La Grange, as the cycling community holds memorial rides and calls for safer roads and justice.
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Four arrested as Anti-Gang Unit targets crime hotspots in Cape Town
Four suspects were arrested by members of the Anti-Gang Unit during several operations conducted in crime hotspot areas across the Cape Metropole on Friday 1 May. During the operations, officers…
