Crime
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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.
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Bellville court sentences man for not submitting SARS tax returns
A man was sentenced to four years or fined R24,000 for failing to submit tax returns for multiple years to SARS.
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Good news for Kraaifontein: serious crime down 4.2%, murders fall 8.6%
Kraaifontein, one of Cape Town’s most violent suburbs saw a 8,6% drop in the murder rate.
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Crime trends in Brackenfell – contact crimes up 29%, property crime down 13%
Brackenfell’s latest crime statistics show violent offences rising while property crimes fall.
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Secretary jailed seven years for siphoning R13m from law firm
Senior accounts secretary Alwena Smith receives seven-year sentence after systematically defrauding Stellenbosch law firm of R13 million over two years.
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Lentegeur police issue safety warning after robbery increase
Police urge caution in Colorado sector after robbery spike. Lentegeur residents advised on safety measures for early morning commutes.
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Western Cape murder rate drops 3.4% but remains second highest nationally
Murder in the Western Cape decreased by 3.4% in the latest quarter, but with 1 157 murders maintains the second highest murder rate in the country
