Crime
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City calls for expanded policing powers after alarming crime stats
Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has called for urgent action to strengthen conviction rates for gang, gun and drug-related crimes.
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Former police officer arrested after more than 20 years on the run
Acting on critical intelligence, Milnerton police officers swooped on the former police captain last Thursday, 20 November, in Table View, where he had been living undetected for more than two…
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Parkscape urges safer Tokai Forest spaces after #WomensShutdown protest
Today, Parkscape works with neighbourhood watches, the police, Law Enforcement and private security partners to improve safety through regular patrols.
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Driver still at large after ploughing into GBVF protesters in Observatory
One man is pushed onto the front of the car while the driver keeps going. He slides off the moving vehicle and falls to the ground.
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Kirstenhof crime watch team of the year: City of Cape Town honours top neighbourhood watch
Kirstenhof Crime Watch received top honours at the City’s annual safety awards, with chairman Kyle Clark also recognised for outstanding service.
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Wynberg police crime operation targets drug outlets and shebeens
Wynberg police crime operation targets drug outlets and shebeens in Westlake and Kirstenhof, boosting safety through community collaboration
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Gang violence grips Kensington, locals say daily life is filled with fear
Children should be laughing and playing outdoors, but instead they are forced to learn to duck and dive from bullets.
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Festive season behind bars for suspect linked to Metro Police constable’s death
The state has since charged one with murder, while the remaining suspects face charges related to the robbery and the illegal possession of ammunition.
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22-Year-old woman murdered in Fish Hoek home, police investigate
Fish Hoek police investigate murder of 22-year-old woman found dead at Echo Street residence. Community Policing Forum urges vigilance while reassuring residents about declining crime rates.
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Gang infiltration of SAPS: Winde accuses national authorities of blocking investigation
Premier Alan Winde accuses national authorities of delaying investigations into alleged gang infiltration of SAPS leadership, sparking conflicting accounts and renewed scrutiny.
