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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 […]

today22 May 2025

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Two Law Enforcement officers arrested for kidnapping

The City of Cape Town’s Safety and Security Directorate has confirmed that two Law Enforcement officers are facing charges of kidnapping. Mayoral Committee Member JP Smith said the pair was arrested on Tuesday. “It is alleged the officers attached to the Metal Theft Unit kidnapped two men in Khayelitsha and demanded a ransom for their release. The Safety and Security Investigations Unit (SSIU) followed up on a tip-off and, after […]

today21 May 2025

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Suspects arrested for attempted robbery in Observatory

Members of the public alerted patrolling law enforcement officers to an attempted street robbery in the Observatory area on Monday, resulting in the arrest of four individuals. City Law Enforcement spokesperson Wayne Dyason confirmed that the informant provided a description of both the suspects and their vehicle. “The officers spotted the vehicle and brought it to a stop. Upon arrival at Woodstock Police Station, the suspects were confirmed to be […]

today20 May 2025

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Hanover Park shooting incident sparks outcry, police minister to meet local authorities

By Ragheema Mclean Amid ongoing shootings in the Hanover Park area, tensions escalated on Friday (19 July) when certain residents attacked City of Cape Town Law Enforcement and Metro Police officers. Newly appointed police minister Senzo Mchunu said he is ready to tackle gang violence and has called for a meeting with local authorities amid a surge of shootings in various hotspots across the Cape Flats. This comes as the […]

today23 July 2024

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