By Lee-Yandra Paulsen Western Cape, South African Police Services (SAPS) apprehended 22 foreign nationals for lacking valid documentation during an integrated operation on Wednesday in Philippi East. This operation, led by the provincial Operational Command Centre alongside Philippi East SAPS, Metro Police, Law Enforcement, and the Department of Home Affairs,[…]
By Kouthar Sambo The Athlone community is up in arms as they have grown concerned about the spike in crime in the area following the murder of a businesswoman inside her home in Rylands on Friday, 26 April. Speaking on VOC’s Drive Time show on Monday, the Athlone Community Police[…]
By Lee-Yandra Paulsen Western Cape’s South African Police Services (SAPS) have issued an appeal to the public for assistance in locating suspects believed to be connected to five murders and four attempted murders in Cosa Street, Site B, Khayelitsha on March 26, 2023. SAPS spokesperson Anelisiwe Manyana stated, “The two[…]
By Ragheema Mclean The Elsies River Community has witnessed an increase in crime, with a recent report indicating a spat of violence between members of the community and local police force resulting in the death of a teenager. At least three other civilians were wounded in the unrest on Sunday[…]
By Lee-Yandra Paulsen In a significant move to enhance law enforcement in the Western Cape, the South African Police Services (SAPS) has deployed 2,500 academy police officers to the region. This initiative is part of a broader nationwide effort, with a total of 10,000 police officers being deployed across the[…]
By Ragheema Mclean Police are currently investigating the murder of the Deputy Chairperson of the Gugulethu Community Policing Forum (CPF), Lulama Dinginto who was ambushed in her home on Sunday 10 December. Authorities have announced a reward of R50,000 for information leading to the suspect. Investigations are ongoing as law enforcement[…]
A community leader in Diepsloot has weighed in on the death of seven people in the area who were set alight, allegedly by a mob. The incident happened on Friday night. Community members reportedly beat up the victims, accusing them of terrorising the community. Community leader Loyiso Toyiya said the[…]
By Ragheema Mclean Community Policing Forums (CPF) on the Cape Flats have expressed their concern and disappointment over the recent call from the National Police Minister, Bheki Cele, to intensify efforts against criminals. Cele’s call comes amid the hijacking of Transport Minister, Sindisiwe Chikunga, her brother, and two bodyguards earlier[…]
By Kouthar Sambo A Hanover Park family fears for their life after surviving a petrol bomb attack, which is assumed to be a death threat. This comes after Hanover Park resident Jasmien Daniels, 53, filed a charge with the South African Police (SAPS) against an alleged gang boss. “My husband[…]
Cape Town police are looking for unidentified gunmen who ambushed and opened fire in a shack in Intambane Street, Phola Park, at 11.40 pm on Tuesday, killing three men and wounding another. According to reports, there were seven men gathered at the shack at the time of the incident. Three[…]
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