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Following information that was received about a person in possession of an unlicensed firearm at an address in Thabong Street, Ilingelethu, the Crime Prevention Unit members conducted a thorough search and found the firearm hidden under a mattress in the main bedroom of the house. “While questioning the occupants, they discovered that the owner of the firearm died two years ago. A 49-year-old male was arrested, and he will make […]

After recent burglary events in Simonstown and Fishoek, the South African Police Service (SAPS) intelligence team collected information today, and members of the Flying Squad were pursuing leads. “They pulled over a white Toyota Fortuner with three male occupants. During the search, they found a laptop, a phone, and household items, and were informed that another house had been broken into in Simonstown,” said Constable Ndakhe Gwala. “The three suspects […]

Early reports have noted that a 33-year-old firefighter and a relative were assaulted near their home in what appears to have been a robbery in Philippi Park late last night. “Fire crews responded to the incident, and despite their best efforts, their colleague was declared dead on scene. His relative was transported to the hospital in critical condition,” said Mayoral Committee member for Safety and Security JP Smith. “It is […]

Kevin Jacobs, City of Cape Town Traffic Services Spokesperson, said that since 1 December 2025, traffic officers encountered 250 pedestrians walking on the City’s freeways. Officers issued fines only as a last resort, after conducting awareness campaigns aimed at protecting lives and preventing dangerous situations for pedestrians and motorists. “During these operations, traffic officers spoke with pedestrians about the dangers of walking on high-speed routes. They explained legal restrictions and […]