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Man arrested after setting pitbulls on police during search

A 21-year-old man from Delft was due to appear in the Bellville Magistrate's Court today after being arrested for unleashing his three Pitbull dogs on police officers during a search for illegal firearms. Police found a .45 caliber pistol, ten mandrax tablets, and methamphetamine in his possession. He faces charges of inciting the dogs to attack, unlawful firearm possession, and drug possession. SAPS spokesperson Malcolm Pojie stated that officers had […]

today20 January 2025

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Police members arrest suspects for illegal possession of firearms and ammunition

By Rachel Mohamed A 23-year-old suspect has been arrested for illegal possession of a firearm and ammunition in Delft on Tuesday, 15 October, and will be appearing in the Bellville Magistrate’s court once charged. SAPS Spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Malcolm Pojie said Anti-Gang Unit members deployed in the Delft policing precinct followed up on information regarding a firearm hidden at a premises in Junker Crescent, Delft. “On arrival at the identified […]

today16 October 2024

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Police investigating shocking murder of 12-year-old boy in Delft

By Ragheema Mclean Delft police have launched an investigation into a gruesome murder after the body of a 12-year-old boy was discovered in an open field in Delft on Wednesday afternoon. Police spokesperson Captain F.C. Van Wyk confirmed that the boy's mutilated and burned body was found just after 14:00 in Renoster Street, Leiden, Delft. “According to reports, members received a complaint from Radio Control about the discovery of the […]

today3 October 2024

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Social workers in Delft targeted by extortionists amid rising threats

By Lee-Yandra Paulsen As extortion rises across South Africa, social workers in Delft have become the latest victims, underscoring the growing threat to those serving vulnerable communities in the Western Cape. The situation has raised serious concerns about the safety of essential workers. Western Cape Minister for Social Development, Jaco Londt, explained, “We need to view this in the broader context of the past five years. Since April 2019, there […]

today19 September 2024

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NGO’s join forces to tackle GBV in Delft

By Lee-Yandra Paulsen Six non-profit organizations have joined forces to combat violence against children in Delft, a high-risk area for youth. Molo Songololo Director, Patric Solomons, spoke to VOC Breakfast on Friday about their fight against Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in the community. "Two quarters ago, Delft had the highest murder rate and a very high social crime rate. This not only affects the community at large but has a significant […]

today12 April 2024

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Violent crime falls after South Africa’s first hot spot policing trial

By Kouthar Sambo Crime in the Western Cape has reached high levels, particularly gang-related, as media reports indicated a spike in high jackings to construction mafias and extortions. The Institute for Security Studies has helped design an evidence-based intervention piloted in the Tafelsig area on visible policing, which has seen levels of crime declining by 20%. Speaking on VOC's Drive Time show on Monday, Senior Researcher of the Justice and […]

today5 March 2024

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The Western Cape Department of Social Development pays tribute to all those in the social service profession

By Kouthar Sambo In honor of Social Work Month in March, the Western Cape Department of Social Development is paying tribute to those in the social service profession. Speaking on VOC's Sunday Live show on Sunday, a supervisor to social workers in the Delft area, Natasha Daniels, said that social workers face numerous challenges, given the increasing social ills that emerged. "Social workers as a profession need to be uplifted […]

today3 March 2024

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A fire rips through an elderly woman’s backyard in Delft

By Kouthar Sambo A fire ripped through an elderly woman's backyard at 5 Rosendal Weg, Delft, last night. The 61-year-old woman, Sariefa Boltney, who was overwhelmed with emotion, was not in the position to speak to VOC News. The eldest daughter of the woman, Razaan Boltney, said that the fire started at the back of her mother's yard. "We are unsure how it started, and by the time we went […]

today28 December 2023

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Delft tops SAPS Crime Stats, escalating challenges spark urgent calls for action

By Ragheema Mclean Once again, the community of Delft on the Cape Flats has featured in the SAPS top 10 list for murder, assault, and attempted murder. According to the recent crime statistics, Delft witnessed a staggering 80 recorded murders between July and September, surpassing both provincial and national crime rates. The persistently high crime levels in Delft are attributed to a myriad of factors, including an uneven allocation of […]

today24 November 2023

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