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New Provincial Police Commissioner’s appointment welcomed
Western Cape leaders welcome Lt-Gen Sizakhele Dyantyi as Police Commissioner, emphasizing the need for better resources to combat crime.
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Goodwood neighbourhood watch sectors officially accredited
Four Goodwood neighbourhood watches received formal accreditation, enhancing community safety efforts and expanding their volunteer roles beyond crime prevention.
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Operation Prosper nets 1 149 suspects as police intensify crackdown on illegal mining and organised crime
The South African Police Service (SAPS), supported by the South African National Defence Force (SANDF), has arrested 1 149 suspects and seized 25 illegal firearms
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Joint operation seizes R12 million in illicit alcohol in Stellenbosch
A coordinated law enforcement blitz has resulted in the seizure of illicit liquor valued at a staggering R12 million in Plankenburg, Stellenbosch.
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Brazilian woman sentenced for drug dealing
A Brazilian woman, Gleyiane da Silva, received an eight-year sentence for cocaine trafficking, with three years suspended.
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Damoyi named acting Western Cape police commissioner
Premier Winde and Minister Marais welcome Maj Gen Damoyi’s appointment while urging him to tackle the SAPS’s resource constraints head-on.
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JP Smith sues SAPS for millions after court declares office raid unlawful
JP Smith is suing SAPS for millions after a court declared the 2025 raid on his Cape Town office unlawful.
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Man arrested after drug haul in Delft
A 45-year-old suspect was arrested in Delft for drug dealing after authorities seized narcotics worth R1.5 million during a raid.
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Property employee jailed for R5 552 000 fraud in Cape Town
A Cape Town man, Riaan Theunissen, received an eight-year prison sentence for R5.55 million fraud involving his employer, Just Properties.
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Morningstar residents welcome arrest after Mandrax seizure
Police arrested two suspects after seizing more than 200 Mandrax tablets in Morningstar, bringing relief to concerned residents.
