Crime
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R1.2 billion contract cancelled amid bribery claims
Cape Town cancels R1.2 billion urban-mobility contract amid bribery allegations, halting infrastructure projects and affecting EPWP workers.
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Robbed student reunited with family thanks to swift action by VRCID and MES
A student stranded in Cape Town was safely reunited with his family, thanks to the VRCID and MES’s swift support and collaboration.
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15-year-old girl shot in second mass shooting on deadly street
Teen wounded as 3 killed in Rocklands mass shooting on same street as previous gang attack. Police investigate identical modus operandi.
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WATCH | High-speed chase through Strandfontein caught on video
High-speed Flying Squad chase in Strandfontein leads to arrests for robberies across Cape Town. Dramatic footage circulated on social media.
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Dashcam captures three hijacking a bread truck in New Woodlands
Dashcam footage shows three men hijacking bread truck in New Woodlands, stealing safe before fleeing. Police release clear images, seek public help.
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Army deployment no long-term solution for under-resourced police in Kraaifontein
Military deployment to crime-ridden Cape Town suburbs will not address the fundamental issues that plague the area’s under-resourced police services.
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Report crimes to police first, not social media, CPF warns
Strandfontein CPF warns residents: report crimes to police first, not social media. Posting delays response and helps thieves escape.
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Three arrested for Kraaifontein vehicle hijacking
Three men were arrested in connection with a hijacking in Kraaifontein and for the possession of illegal firearms.
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Man nabbed in Parow for ‘drug dealing’
On March 9, Cape Town police arrested a man for drug charges after discovering tik and cash during a patrol.
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Former prisoners warn learners about the perils of crime
Ex-prisoners visited Eastville Primary to share experiences and discourage pupils from crime. Community initiative aims to inspire youth.
