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Failed Robbery in Bellville-South Ends in Fatal Shooting, Police Launch Investigation

Western Cape police have confirmed that an investigation is underway following a failed robbery in Bellville-South that resulted in the death of the alleged suspect. Authorities say a man allegedly attempted to rob another individual last week, but the incident turned fatal when the intended victim drew a licensed firearm and shot the suspect, who died at the scene. Police spokesperson Joseph Swartbooi said officers arrived to find the suspect […]

today9 June 2025

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SAPS detains three suspects for triple murder in Kraaifontein

Three male suspects, aged between 21 and 34 are due to appear in the Blue Downs Magistrates’ Court on charges of murder. Police spokesperson Andrè Traut said the trio was arrested on Friday morning after a fatal shooting incident in which three men lost their lives and a fourth was seriously injured. ‘According to our preliminary crime report, armed assailants opened fire on four victims at an establishment in Fransina […]

today6 June 2025

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Due to appear in court on charges of human trafficking

Two suspects are scheduled to appear in the Goodwood Magistrates' Court on Tuesday on allegations of human trafficking. According to Siyabulela Vukubi, spokesperson for the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (commonly known as the Hawks), they received information about a possible trafficking victim being held against her will at a guest house in Goodwood and forced to work as a sex worker. “During the search, four females were found at […]

today2 June 2025

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Bishop Lavis: A Call to Prayer is not just an event—it’s a turning point

The Bishop Lavis community will host a prayer service this Sunday to draw attention to the high levels of crime in the area. The service aims to bring hope to residents who are currently experiencing a deep sense of hopelessness and despair. Bishop Lavis Crime Prevention Forum (BLCPF) spokesperson Graham Lindhorst told VOC News that the forum has partnered with several organizations to raise awareness about the precinct’s rising crime […]

today15 May 2025

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Suspect to appear in court on chargers of rape

Local authorities have confirmed that a 51-year-old man is expected to appear in the Wynberg Magistrate's Court on Thursday on charges of rape. Police spokesperson Wesley Twigg said the possibility of additional charges being added has not been ruled out. This follows an incident earlier this week in which a 9-year-old girl was allegedly held against her will in Hanover Park, raising concerns about the safety of minors in the […]

today15 May 2025

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Three men killed, one wounded during shooting at a shack in Mfuleni

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 men managed to escape the shack, while the other three died on the scene. The wounded men were rushed to […]

today26 October 2023

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Nyanga police investigating double murder case after two women shot dead in CT

Nyanga police in Cape Town are investigating a double murder case after two women were shot dead in Chris Hani Crescent in Crossroads. Police said one of the victims was found lying in the street covered with a blanket, while the other was found in a yard on Tuesday afternoon. This was the latest fatal shooting incident to rock Cape Town. "Both victims were declared deceased on the scene by […]

today11 October 2023

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