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Cape Town camera technology boosts crime detection by 35%
The City of Cape Town reports a 35% rise in incidents detected through CCTV and body worn camera technology.
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Horrific Gqeberha car crash claims five lives, two injured
A fatal head-on collision between two SUVs on the M4 road in Gqeberha yesterday evening tragically claimed five precious lives and seriously injured two people.
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Two toddlers drowned in a swimming pool in Kariega
Two toddlers, Cairo-Asher and Shyloh Sauls, drowned in a swimming pool in Kariega. A 12-year-old cousin rescued them, but they sadly did not survive. An inquest is underway.
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Third perpetrator in farm attack on elderly couple sentenced to 44 years
Shaun Geswindt (24) was sentenced to an effective 44 years’ imprisonment for a violent and calculated farm attack that left a 70-year-old farmer severely injured.
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Polisielid van Monte Vista skiet glo sy meisie, en toe homself
Lede van die Suid-Afrikaanse polisiediens het vandeesweek ‘n toneel in Baracouta-rylaan, Monte Vista, bygewoon waar hulle op die lyke van ‘n man en ‘n vrou, albei iets in die 40,…
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City of Cape Town sells R61 million industrial site to boost investment
Cape Town council approved the R61 million sale of prime industrial land in Kraaifontein, marking a significant step towards attracting private investment and creating jobs in the metro.
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Western Cape police bids Farewell to veteran police spokesperson after 36 years of service
WO Joseph Swartbooi retired from the South African Police Service after 36 years, recognized for his professionalism and integrity in law enforcement communications. As a trusted spokesperson since 2018, he…
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‘SPCA Inspector’ convicted in Cape Town
A Cape Town man, Eric Victor du Preez, was sentenced for fraudulently impersonating an SPCA inspector using forged qualifications. Convicted after an investigation that began in August, his actions posed…
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Masked ‘robbers’ target Somerset West farm, tie up man (72)
Four masked men tied up a 72-year-old house-sitter at a Firgrove farm on Wednesday night, stealing firearms, ammunition, jewellery and wines before the victim freed himself hours later and alerted…
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BKCOB welcomes 17 new chamber members as it hosts business awards
The Border-Kei Chamber of Business (BKCOB) has welcomed and inducted 17 new businesses that have joined the chamber during the recent new member induction session as the chamber prepares to…
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