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Police investigate triple murder shooting in Kleinvlei, Eersterivier

Local authorities have launched an investigation into three counts of murder following a shooting that killed three men aged 18 to 39 in the early hours of this morning in Kleinveli, in Eersterivier. According to SAPS Spokesperson Malcolm Pojie, provincial detectives from the Serious and Violent Crimes unit are probing the circumstances surrounding a shooting incident on Daventry Street, Stradford Green. “Preliminary information reveals that three unknown armed men entered […]

24 August 2025

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Infant killed in Bonteheuwel shooting

The South African Police Service (SAPS) has confirmed that a three-month-old baby has died following a shooting in Yellowwood Street, Bonteheuwel, on Friday morning. Police spokesperson Joseph Swartbooi said Bishop Lavis detectives are pursuing leads to track down the suspects responsible for the infant’s death and the attempted murder of an adult woman. “Earlier this morning, two unidentified armed men entered the premises and proceeded to one of the living […]

22 August 2025

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Suspects appear in court for ammunition and murder charges

Local authorities arrested a man for the illegal possession of ammunition in Delft on Sunday. According to SAPS Spokesperson Sergeant Wesley Twigg, the man was found in possession of a firearm magazine and four rounds of ammunition. Meanwhile, two suspects, aged 35 and 40, were arrested last Friday (8 August 2025) by the Melkbosstrand police for the murder of Malcolm Pather and are scheduled to appear at the Atlantis Magistrates' […]

11 August 2025

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Murder investigation underway after fatal shooting in Beacon Valley

Residents of Beacon Valley, Mitchells Plain, are reeling after a deadly shooting on Monday afternoon that claimed the life of an adult male, prompting a murder investigation and fears of escalating gang violence in the area. According to South African Police Service (SAPS) spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Malcolm Pojie, the suspects fled the scene and remain at large. "Preliminary reports suggest that the deceased received a call to fetch his children […]

5 August 2025

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12 SANDF Special Forces members granted bail in the murder of Hawks investigator

The Randburg Magistrate's Court has granted bail of R10,000 each to 12 members of the South African Defence Force Special Forces, who are charged with the murder of Hawks investigator Frans Mathipa. Mathipa, a lead detective investigating state-related crimes, was shot and killed on the N1 near the Hammanskraal Toll Plaza in August 2023 while working on an abduction case. The matter is set to return to court next Thursday […]

11 July 2025

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Fast Guns gang members are sentenced to life for killing a Cape Town toddler

The community of Lavender Hill has welcomed the Western Cape High Court’s sentencing of Fast Guns gang members Carlo Hofmeester and Chadwin Isaacs, who received life imprisonment for the 2019 murder of five-year-old Valentino Grootetjie. Police spokesperson Anelisiwe Manyana said the incident occurred while Valentino was playing in his backyard. “Initial reports revealed that on December 21, 2019, two unknown suspects boldly entered a premises in Drury Court, Lavender Hill, […]

18 June 2025

Local

Reward offered after Mfuleni Taxi Rank Shooting

The Western Cape’s Taxi Violence Unit, operating under the Serious and Violent Crime Detectives, has launched a full investigation following a deadly shooting at the old taxi rank in Mfuleni on Friday morning. Police spokesperson Novela Potelwa said four people were fatally shot, while three others sustained serious injuries in the incident. Initial reports suggest that one of the injured victims is a commuter who was caught in the crossfire. […]

6 June 2025

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Mitchell’s Moslem Butchery launches internal investigation

The case against a 53-year-old man who allegedly pranked a minor into consuming acid at Mitchell’s Moslem Butchery in Mitchell’s Plain has been postponed to 12 August 2025. The suspect, charged with attempted murder, was granted bail of R1,000 on Thursday at the Mitchell’s Plain High Court. Mitchell’s Moslem Butchery confirmed that internal investigations are underway. “This is a matter before the courts, and while we will do all we […]

16 May 2025

Local

Suspect appears in court for pranking minor into consuming acid

A 53-year-old suspect is expected to appear in the Mitchells Plain Magistrate's Court on Thursday on charges of attempted murder. Police spokesperson FC van Wyk said the suspect was arrested for allegedly pranking a 17-year-old into drinking liquid from a cool drink bottle that contained acid at Mitchell's Butchery in Mitchells Plain. “The suspect got cramps and vomited and was admitted to a medical facility to receive medical treatment. The […]

15 May 2025

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