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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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Government reminds matrics that second chance exams are free
As nerves and excitement builds for the 2025 matric results release on Tuesday, 13 January, government has reminded candidates that the Second Chance Programme services are free.
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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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Beach safety programme delivers best results with record registrations
Cape Town’s beach safety initiative Identikidz achieve record child registrations – over 101 000 – and reduced drowning rates this festive season.
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Government debunks fake Stage 6 loadshedding posts on social media
The South African government has dismissed as “false and misleading” social media claims that Stage 6 loadshedding will resume on 10 January.
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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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Father and son die in motorbike crash on N1 near Cape Town
Father and son Leon and Kyle Olivier died in a motorbike crash on the N1 near Cape Town. Kyle was a talented rugby player at HTS Drostdy.
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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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Two riders killed after being flung from motorcycle on Giel Basson, N1
Two motorcyclists killed after being flung from their bike in late-night crash on N1 at Giel Basson Avenue, in what appears to be a hit-and-run.
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Western Cape father and son duo break world record with lightning fast drone
Western Cape duo Luke and Mike Bell create world’s fastest battery-powered drone, reaching record speed of 480km/h with Peregreen 2.
