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Hanover Park Imams unite to tackle rising crime and chaos

By Lee-Yandra Paulsen In response to the alarming rise in crime and turmoil plaguing Hanover Park, a community in Cape Town, a coalition of local imams and clergy members convened a meeting to explore collaborative solutions. The community has been grappling with escalating crime rates, prompting religious leaders to take proactive steps to address the pressing issues. The Imam of Masjidun Nur in Hanover Park, Moulana Yazeed Benjamin, shared insights […]

today5 October 2023

Local

A sneak peek into the weekend crime overview

By Kouthar Sambo Western Cape police are investigating two murder cases following the killing of two off-duty police Sergeants. In one incident, a 36-year-old police sergeant based at the Elsies River police station was approached by a gunman while sitting in his vehicle. The gunman fired several shots at the driver. In another unrelated incident, a 43-year-old Sergeant from Nyanga was with friends in Mandela Park in Cape Town, when […]

today12 June 2023

Local

Popcru blames lack of resources for high levels of crime in SA

The Police and Prisons Civil Rights Union (Popcru) has finally convened its 9th North West conference in Rustenburg. The conference was halted twice last year by some disgruntled members of the union, who were unhappy about the processes used to convene the conference. Addressing the conference, union president Zizamele Cebekhulu says a lack of resources is to blame for the high levels of crime in the country. He says thousands of police […]

today7 June 2023

Local

“They cannot take the law into their own hands, and they need to communicate with the South African Police Services (SAPS)”

By Kouthar Sambo "It has been quite a busy week with four Bulgarians who were shot dead in Constantia, most likely linked to organized crime. On the same day, one woman was shot dead in Wynberg outside the court, which is likely gang-related. It has been a busy week for law enforcement as I believe 1 622 arrests were effected in the last week, as a result of identity operation, […]

today29 May 2023

Local

Lack of confidence in police leaves gang violence rife on Cape Flats

By Aneeqa du Plessis Western Cape MEC for Police Oversight and Community Safety Reagen Allen, said since 2020 the Law Enforcement Advancement Plan (LEAP) officers have been effective in combating crime, particularly murder. LEAP areas recorded a total of 428 homicides from January to March this year. Allen explained homicides in LEAP areas decreased by 9% from 468 cases in 2021/2022 to 428 in 2022/2023 when compared with the same […]

today26 May 2023

Local

‘Extra SAPS vehicles no help in fighting crime,’ says Chairman of Cape Flats Safety Forum

By Aneeqa du Plessis The additional 250 South African Police Service (SAPS) vehicles that were handed over to provincial police in Mitchells Plain earlier this month has been of no benefit to the gang-ridden community. This is according to Chairperson of the Cape Flats Safety Forum Abie Isaacs. Speaking on VOC’s Breakfast show on Wednesday morning, Isaacs said that only “a couple” of vans were designated for Mitchells Plain. “As […]

today17 May 2023

Local

‘Trusted’ gardener accused of murdering a teacher in Cape Town may accept a plea deal

By Kouthar Sambo According to News24, the Western Cape High Court heard on Wednesday that a "trusted" gardener may agree to take a plea deal for the murder of teacher Helga van Wyk at her Durbanville home.   The last-minute decision resulted in a deferral of the agreement's finalization, therefore postponing it to 14 March.   On the evening of June 9, 2019, Van Wyk and her advocate husband Johann […]

today9 March 2023

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“The goal of publishing crime statistics is to assess how well the police are doing at upholding the peace and the law”

By Kouthar Sambo According to Police Minister Bheki Cele, the goal of publishing crime statistics is to assess how well the police are doing at upholding the peace and the law.  Furthermore, the third quarter statistics indicate that crime is still a major issue, although visible policing and disruptive operations have helped to deter illegal behavior.  “It is a grim picture. It allows us the opportunity to reveal our leap […]

today20 February 2023

News

‘We need to take back our community before it’s too late, says Hanover Park CPF

By: Aneeqa du Plessis The residents in Hanover Park on the Cape Flats have been rocked by another bloody weekend. According to reports, three people were killed, while a fourth person was wounded after suffering a gunshot to the head. The local community has been plagued by ongoing violence for years. Speaking on VOC’s Breakfast show on Tuesday morning, Community Policing Forum (CPF) Spokesperson Kashiefa Mohammed described the tense atmosphere […]

today31 January 2023

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