Local News
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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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Bellville library forced to close after cable thieves strike
Bellville Library closes until 11 January 2026 after cable thieves steal electrical infrastructure. City works to restore power while residents use alternative libraries in surrounding areas.
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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…
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Police festive operations net multiple arrests across Western Cape
Western Cape police arrested six suspects across multiple precincts during intensified festive season operations on Tuesday. The arrests included charges for unlicensed firearms, drug possession, and possession of a suspected…
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Traffic officer’s viral bravery earns top safety award
Cape Town traffic officer Boy Makutu wins top safety award after viral taxi arrest video and 29 arrests in extraordinary year of service.
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Security officers foil armed robbery at Sonnedal petrol station
Quick-thinking security officers arrested four suspects after stopping an armed robbery at Engen Sonnedal following a dramatic foot chase.
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Firefighters turn gift deliverers into heartwarming Christmas initiative
Cape Town’s Fire & Rescue Services partnered with Shoprite/Checkers to deliver Christmas gifts to more than 120 vulnerable children at six local care facilities using fire trucks as festive delivery…
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Hiker dies in fatal fall from Lion’s Head trail in Table Mountain National Park
Hiker dies falling from Lion’s Head trail in Table Mountain National Park on Thursday 18 December. Second fatal incident in under a month.
