Local Stories
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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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Residents attend self-defence classes
“Recent years have revealed collapsed DNA labs, under-resourced police stations, and shelters struggling to support survivors.”
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Liggaamsbouer maak indruk op 19
“My vyfde plek het my baie trots gemaak, want dit was my eerste kompeterende jaar in die sport.”
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Police strike again: R115 million counterfeit goods bust in Bellville
BELLVILLE – Police have dealt another crushing blow to the counterfeit goods trade in Bellville, seizing fake products worth a staggering R115 million in a major operation on Tuesday 16…
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Former Valhalla librarian honoured
“Our libraries remain popular spaces and beacons for learning, research and social interaction in communities.”
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Valhalla man writes another book
“I believe that your gift will make room for you but it is your character that will sustain you once you are in the room before great men.”
