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New Provincial Police Commissioner’s appointment welcomed
Western Cape leaders welcome Lt-Gen Sizakhele Dyantyi as Police Commissioner, emphasizing the need for better resources to combat crime.
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Operation Prosper nets 1 149 suspects as police intensify crackdown on illegal mining and organised crime
The South African Police Service (SAPS), supported by the South African National Defence Force (SANDF), has arrested 1 149 suspects and seized 25 illegal firearms
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Joint operation seizes R12 million in illicit alcohol in Stellenbosch
A coordinated law enforcement blitz has resulted in the seizure of illicit liquor valued at a staggering R12 million in Plankenburg, Stellenbosch.
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Damoyi named acting Western Cape police commissioner
Premier Winde and Minister Marais welcome Maj Gen Damoyi’s appointment while urging him to tackle the SAPS’s resource constraints head-on.
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Underweight pony saved after joint SAPS and SPCA intervention
A neglected pony rescued in Maitland is recovering after SAPS called the SPCA, which is seeking animal cruelty charges against the suspects.
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JP Smith sues SAPS after court declares office raid unlawful
JP Smith is suing SAPS after a court declared the 2025 raid on his Cape Town office unlawful.
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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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Suspected stolen property leads to arrest in Pelican Park
Police arrested a 26-year-old in Pelican Park after uncovering suspected stolen goods, including cameras, a PlayStation and several cellphones.
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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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3 558 new constables boost police ranks for festive season
South African Police Service holds simultaneous passing out parades at five academies to boost crime-fighting capacity during busy holiday period.
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