Crime
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Murder down, but robberies and assault on the rise in Kraaifontein
Kraaifontein’s crime figures tell a familiar story — progress in some areas, regression in others, and a community carrying the weight of both.
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Two dead, five wounded in Mitchells Plain shootings
Two men killed and five wounded in separate gang-related shootings in Tafelsig and Eastridge, Mitchells Plain, on Sunday 24 May.
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Mitchells Plain has second highest drug-related crime in the country
Mitchells Plain drops to second nationally for drug crime as Q4 stats reveal serious crime falling, despite South Africa’s high murder rates.
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Western Cape has among the highest murder rates in SA
South Africa’s Q4 2026 crime stats show serious crime is down nationally, but 58 murders per day still make safety far from guaranteed.
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Monte Vista residents urged to upgrade security after spate of break-ins
Monte Vista residents are warned about a window removal syndicate; increased vigilance and security measures are encouraged to prevent incidents.
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Bellville robber convicted after victim flags down police
A Bellville suspect was sentenced to 10 years in jail for robbing a man at knifepoint on Bellrail Road after being caught near the scene.
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House robberies in Fisantekraal takes a new turn, warns police
The Durbanville police alerted residents to a new modus operandi of house robberies in which people advertising items for sale are targeted by criminals.
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It was a busy week on the roads for Cape Town Law Enforcement and Metro Police
Cape Town enforcement agencies made 383 arrests, seized R2.7 million in drugs, recovered hijacked vehicles and arrested 71 motorists for drunk driving.
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Rose vra vir Afrikaanse regshulp
Aletta Rose (63), beskuldig van haar suster se moord, weier regshulp en gryp polisieman voor bors. Saak uitgestel na Donderdag 21 Mei.
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Twee vas oor gesteelde lere
Twee verdagtes is in Bellville gearresteer nadat VRCID-beamptes hulle gevang het met gesteelde traplere wat vir skrootmetaal vernietig sou word.
