Crime
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Police warn public of sophisticated telephone scam
Fraudsters clone Western Cape police commissioner’s phone number to impersonate officers and demand money from victims to avoid arrest.
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Man killed, child injured in random shooting at animal clinic in Ravensmead
A 25-year-old man was fatally shot and 12-year-old wounded in random attack at animal welfare mobile clinic in Ravensmead. Police investigate as veterinary staff left traumatised by senseless violence.
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Report unpacks drivers of gang violence and rise in warfare
A recent report has indicated that two gangs are vying for control of Mitchells Plain.
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Four men arrested for murder of hijacked car driver in Brackenfell
Four men aged 18-22 arrested in Cape Town for murdering hijacked car driver. Suspects found at filling station will appear in court.
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Illegal gin plant busted in Durbanville, five arrested
Five arrested after Metro Police discover 2,000 litres of counterfeit gin operation in Durbanville copying popular alcohol brands.
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Cape Town sees calmer start to 2026 as police operations make arrests and drug seizures
Cape Town law enforcement recorded a significant 28.5% drop in emergency incidents during the first weekend of 2026, with only 1,322 incidents compared to 1,850 the previous weekend. Despite the…
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Western Cape police make multiple arrests in weekend weapon crackdown
Western Cape police arrested five suspects in separate weapon-related incidents over the New Year weekend. The most serious incident involved a high-speed chase where suspects fired shots at pursuing officers…
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Elderly man found murdered in Camps Bay home
An 84-year-old man was found murdered with his hands and feet bound in his Camps Bay home on Tuesday afternoon. His daughter discovered the body when she arrived at the…
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Police seize firearms in weekend operations across Western Cape
Police arrest two men for illegal firearm possession in separate Western Cape operations, seizing pistols in Bonteheuwel and Athlone incidents.
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Assault case opened after alleged attack at Franschhoek holiday resort
A 19-year-old was allegedly assaulted at De Hollandsche Molen Resort in Franschhoek on December 21, 2025, in what the family claims was a racially motivated attack. Police have opened a…
