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Western Cape Government Condemns Deadly Taxi Violence

The Western Cape government has condemned the latest wave of deadly violence tied to the taxi industry. On Monday, nine people, six taxi drivers and three passengers, were shot in two separate incidents in Philippi East and Khayelitsha. In a separate attack in Macassar on Tuesday morning, two individuals succumbed to gunshot wounds, adding to the growing death toll. The South African Police Services (SAPS) spokesperson, Malcolm Pojie, said both […]

26 August 2025

Local

Gugulethu Reels After Triple and Double Murder Shock

The Gugulethu community is in shock following a horrific shooting incident on Wednesday night that left three men dead and two others wounded. The South African Police Service (SAPS) has confirmed that a case of triple murder and attempted murder is under investigation. Police spokesperson André Traut said the shooting occurred just before midnight in Moletsane Street, New Crossroads. "Upon arrival at the scene, officers discovered the bodies of three […]

17 July 2025

Local

Hijacked Vehicle Recovered After High-Speed Chase in Khayelitsha

Metro police officers successfully recovered a hijacked vehicle during a high-speed pursuit in Khayelitsha on Wednesday. The City of Cape Town’s Metro Police spokesperson, Ruth Solomon, said the incident occurred shortly after 11 am, when officers on patrol noticed a grey Audi A6 ignoring a stop sign. The vehicle also had no front number plate, prompting the officers to initiate a traffic stop. “After ignoring a red light at Govan […]

3 July 2025

Local

SAPS Receives Over 67,000 Applications for Police Training Programme

The South African Police Service (SAPS) has confirmed a massive response to its Basic Police Learning Development Programme (BPLDP), with more than 67,000 applications received so far. Police spokesperson Amanda van Wyk said the surge in submissions has caused delays and technical glitches on the SAPS recruitment portal. “Unsurprisingly, the website is experiencing a delayed response due to traffic volumes. The Technology Management Services (TMS), inclusive of IT experts, are […]

2 July 2025

Local

SAPS Launches First-Ever E-Recruitment Drive for 5,500 Trainee Positions

The South African Police Service (SAPS) has officially launched its first-ever e-Recruitment drive, aiming to fill 5,500 police trainee positions across the country. The online application window is now open and will run until 18 July 2025. SAPS spokesperson Amanda van Wyk said this new digital platform is designed to streamline the application process, allowing aspiring police officers to apply more easily and efficiently. “The shift to a digital platform […]

1 July 2025

Local

SAPS Appeals for Public Assistance

The South African Police Service (SAPS) is appealing to members of the public to come forward with any information related to a brutal triple murder that took place on Thursday. Police spokesperson André Traut confirmed that the incident occurred in Browns Farm, Philippi, and noted that the motive behind the murders remains unknown. “According to reports, two men were travelling in a light delivery vehicle in Nyanga earlier today, Thursday, […]

27 June 2025

Local

Samora Machel Detectives Appeal for Public Assistance Following Triple Murder

Detectives from the Samora Machel police station are appealing to members of the public for any information that could assist in the investigation of a triple murder that shocked the community earlier this week. The bodies of three men, aged between 26 and 35, were discovered on Tuesday morning in the C Section of the Samora Machel informal settlement. Police spokesperson Andrè Traut said preliminary information suggests that the victims […]

25 June 2025

Local

Justice Department Condemns Fatal Shooting Near Blue Downs Magistrate’s Court

The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development has strongly condemned the fatal shooting of a 25-year-old woman near the Blue Downs Magistrate’s Court in Cape Town earlier this week. The South African Police Service (SAPS) confirmed that the woman was declared dead at the scene. “Mfuleni police are investigating the motive for the shooting. This incident comes amid growing public concern over the increasing number of shootings occurring near or […]

22 May 2025

Local

Law Enforcement Officer Killers Sentenced to Life Imprisonment

The Western Cape High Court has sentenced four men to life imprisonment for the murder of law enforcement officers Simtembile Nyangiwe and Jan Nieuwenhuys. According to police spokesperson Anelisiwe Manyana, the officers were shot and killed in September 2019 while accompanying officials to Samora Machel to facilitate the upgrade of an informal settlement. “The injured officers were transported to a medical facility for treatment, where they sadly succumbed to their […]

22 May 2025

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