September2018

Assault rifles seized during house raid in Cape Town

Two men, aged 22 and 36, have been arrested in a Flying Squad operation Khayelitsha after they were found in possession of assault rifles, explosives and ammunition. Police spokesperson, Andre Traut, says the pair will be charged with the illegal possession of prohibited firearms, ammunition and explosive devises as well[…]

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Hundreds of protesters arrested on Russian polling day

Police arrested at least 839 people, mainly in Saint Petersburg and the Urals city of Ekaterinburg, who were taking part in demonstrations called by jailed opposition leader Alexei Navalny, independent monitor OVD-info said. At least 2,000 people rallied in central Moscow, an AFP correspondent said, as the capital held a[…]

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Police investigate after man’s body found in Macassar

Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a 31-year-old man after his body was found in Macassar, Western Cape on Sunday. A Bangladeshi man was shot dead, police spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Andre Traut said. “No one has been arrested as of yet,” he added. Last month, Robert Sonnekus’[…]

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CT water restrictions dropped to Level 5

Following months of questions about the state of the City’s dams, the City of Cape Town has announced plans to lower water restrictions and tariffs from Level 6B to Level 5 come October 1 this year. In a statement released on Monday morning, deputy executive mayor Ian Neilson said the[…]

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Egypt sentences 75 people to death over 2013 sit-in

Egypt sentenced to death 75 people, including prominent Islamist leaders, on Saturday over a 2013 pro-Muslim Brotherhood sit-in which ended with the killing of hundreds of protesters by security forces. Others being tried in the case, including Brotherhood spiritual leader Mohamed Badie, were handed life sentences, judicial sources said. Those[…]

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