Crime
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Lawyers in police stations: a new weapon in the war on lost cases
How many cases collapse in court because a statement was taken wrong? The Western Cape Government is betting a lawyer at a police station can fix that.
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Law-enforcement visibility operation in Parow CBD proves a success
A joint operation in Parow resulted in over R54,000 in fines, enhancing safety and addressing crime through increased visibility.
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Lawyers at police stations aim to strengthen criminal cases
Attorney Malickah Schaffers is based at Mitchells Plain Police Station as part of a project to improve police statements and boost conviction rates.
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Residents live in fear after another deadly weekend on the Flats
At least ten people have been gunned down on the Cape Flats in another bloody weekend of gang violence, with two killed in Delft and four shot in Wesbank.
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Man shot dead in the middle of Tafelsig street
Mitchells Plain police opened a murder case after a man was shot and killed in Tafelsig on Friday morning by gunmen in a Toyota Quantum.
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City confirms arrest of alleged drunk officer who drove into a shack
A Delft LEAP law enforcement officer was arrested for driving under the influence after crashing a City bakkie into an informal dwelling in Delft.
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11-year-old taken into care after child prostitution allegation
An 11-year-old girl from Strandfontein has been taken into protective care after allegations she was used as a child prostitute by her family.
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Land reform department to investigate Schaapkraal drug house
The Department of Land Reform and Rural Development will investigate a government-owned house in Punt Road linked to drug dealing and gang violence.
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Burglaries on the rise in Bothasig, Edgemead and surrounds
Bothasig CPF reports rising burglaries and urges residents to enhance security measures while fostering community collaboration with local police.
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Strandfontein school burgled over long weekend
Tech equipment including a computer, printer and scanner was stolen from Dennegeur Primary School during a break-in over the long weekend.
