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Murder down, but robberies and assault on the rise in Kraaifontein
Kraaifontein’s crime figures tell a familiar story — progress in some areas, regression in others, and a community carrying the weight of both.
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Bellville-meisie skitter op wêreldverhoog
‘n Bellville-leerling van DF Akademie verower vier medaljes by die Dance Star World Masters 2026 in Kroasië — ‘n trotse prestasie vir Suid-Afrika.
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Two dead, five wounded in Mitchells Plain shootings
Two men killed and five wounded in separate gang-related shootings in Tafelsig and Eastridge, Mitchells Plain, on Sunday 24 May.
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New project empowers Goodwood’s young people in helping to ensure area’s safety and security
Young people in Goodwood can join the Community Policing Forum’s Youth Desk Project to learn leadership and safety skills.
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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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Sanlam Cape Town Marathon: New record Africa’s fastest yet
The 2026 Sanlam Cape Town marathon delivers history: Esa runs Africa’s fastest marathon, an all-Ethiopian women’s podium, and Kipchoge’s African debut.
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Western Cape premier thanks NSRI volunteers for flood response
Premier Alan Winde visited the NSRI Volunteer Support Centre to thank crews who rescued dozens of flood-stranded residents across the Western Cape.
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Skateboarder nears end of Africa odyssey with Cape Town in sight
After months of rough roads, angry cows and visa crises, Jason Vanporppal is 265 km from completing his skateboard journey across Africa.
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‘City has impounding facilities – working to find more space’ – JP Smith
The City of Cape Town is ready for the roll-out of the new traffic regulations, which are expected to come into effect soon,
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Western Cape has among the highest murder rates in SA
South Africa’s Q4 2026 crime stats show serious crime is down nationally, but 58 murders per day still make safety far from guaranteed.
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