Crime
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Sentenced 17 years after rape and murder of Kraaifontein teenager
Five men convicted of the rape and murder of 17-year-old Cytheria Rex have been sentenced — two to life imprisonment and three to 25 years behind bars.
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Good Samaritans come to aid of shot Strandfontein car guard
Strandfontein car guard Jason was shot behind Wavecrest Spar. An off-duty fireman and nurse are credited with saving his life.
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Safety partners unite in Parow to tackle crime and improve community safety
A recent joint operation in Parow aimed to combat crime, enhance community safety, and address increased concerns regarding student accommodation.
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Cape Town man jailed 15 years for R9.2 million Ponzi scheme
A Cape Town man, Andrew Paul Futcher, was sentenced to 15 years for defrauding investors in a ponzi scheme, totaling over R9.2 million.
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Parow North residents welcome removal of vagrants from sports complex area
Residents of Parow North express relief after removing vagrants near Jan Burger Sport Complex, though return remains a persistent issue.
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Parow added to Cape Town’s growing list of smash-and-grab hotspots
Motorists in Cape Town have been cautioned against three smash-and-grab hotspot areas in Parow.
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Safe zone activities get underway across Mitchells Plain as R9m plan rolls out
The MPSDF is rolling out community-led safe zone programmes in Mitchells Plain to reduce gang violence and create safe spaces for youth.
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VRCID officers assist with three arrests in Bellville
VRCID officers made three arrests in Bellville in one week, responding to a housebreaking, a stolen taxi, and a street robbery.
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Man shot in his car multiple times in Lentegeur in broad daylight
Police in Lentegeur are hunting unknown gunmen who shot a man multiple times in his car on 25 May 2026. Call Det Thompson with information.
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Organisation pleads for help as murders continue in Elsies River
The Elsies River Safety Initiative says ongoing shootings and killings in the suburb show no sign of slowing despite law enforcement efforts.
