Paarl

Policeman accused of releasing suspect

A policeman living in Paarl, but based at the Parow police station in Cape Town, appeared in the Bellville District Court on Friday, charged with fraud and defeating the ends of justice. Nicolaas Petrus Cilliers, 25, responded to a call from the Parow Neighbourhood Watch to arrest a man it[…]

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Cape mom swept down river in rescue bid

A mother of four children was swept down the Berg River in Paarl, Cape Town after she managed to rescue her children from the strong waters on Sunday, said paramedics. Her children were playing in the river when they suddenly experienced difficulty, said ER24 spokesman Werner Vermaak. “The aunt explained[…]

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Ramaphosa back from Sudan visit

Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa arrived back in South Africa on Friday after his visit to four African countries, the presidency said. Ramaphosa, in his capacity as special envoy to help bring about peace and stability in South Sudan, visited that country as well as Ethiopia, Uganda and Tanzania, spokesman Ronnie[…]

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Kidnapped Paarl baby returned

A kidnapped baby was returned to his mother after police arrested the kidnapper in Paarl, Western Cape police said on Tuesday. “His 35-year-old kidnapper was arrested and she is due to make a court appearance in Paarl once she has been charged,” Lt-Col Andre Traut said. Two-month-old Azile Skafu was[…]

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Paarl searches for ‘Puna’

The community of Klapmuts in Paarl are calling on residents to assist in the search for a young man who went missing last week. 22 year old Abduraghiem Diedricks was last seen on Klapmuts train station after work on the 3rd of July. ‘Puna’ as he is affectionately known was[…]

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