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Cape Town gears up for spectacular New Year’s Eve celebrations
Cape Town prepares diverse New Year’s Eve events including Mango Groove concert and cricket action
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City enforcement agencies seize record 4 634 litres of alcohol in December crackdown
Cape Town officers seized over 4,600 litres of alcohol in December, doubling confiscations in the final week while making 264 arrests.
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Police seize firearms in weekend operations across Western Cape
Police arrest two men for illegal firearm possession in separate Western Cape operations, seizing pistols in Bonteheuwel and Athlone incidents.
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Urgent search for missing autistic Cape Town man Dean Pepler
Dean Pepler, 34, missing since Christmas evening in Cape Town, requires medication. Family seeks public assistance for his safe return.
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Eskom accelerates smart meter installation, targeting Philippi this weekend
Eskom is enhancing smart meter installations in Western Cape, offering free upgrades to improve electricity grid efficiency and customer monitoring.
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Assault case opened after alleged attack at Franschhoek holiday resort
A 19-year-old was allegedly assaulted at De Hollandsche Molen Resort in Franschhoek on December 21, 2025, in what the family claims was a racially motivated attack. Police have opened a case of assault with intent to do grievous bodily harm,…
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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 phishing emails with specific personal details and even clone family…
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Police festive operations net multiple arrests across Western Cape
Western Cape police arrested six suspects across multiple precincts during intensified festive season operations on Tuesday. The arrests included charges for unlicensed firearms, drug possession, and possession of a suspected stolen vehicle following various incidents including gunshots in informal settlements.…
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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 weekend. Self-harm cases increased significantly from 10 to 15 compared…
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Traffic officer’s viral bravery earns top safety award
Cape Town traffic officer Boy Makutu wins top safety award after viral taxi arrest video and 29 arrests in extraordinary year of service.
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