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High-density operations yield results, with two suspects arrested on drug charges

Operation Restore police officers arrested two men for possession of drugs in Delft on the outskirts of Cape Town on Friday. They were deployed to the area to quell ongoing gang violence and were conducting stop-and-search operations during which they searched a house in The Hague, confiscating a consignment of methamphetamine and arresting a 44-year-old man, said Warrant Officer Joseph Swartbooi. “Meanwhile, members deployed to the area on high-density patrols also […]

today16 July 2023

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Body of Delft woman found in shallow grave

The body of a 21-year-old female was found buried in a shallow grave in Delft at the weekend. According to SAPS, the discovery was made after officials responded to a tip-off on Sunday evening. The deceased was found with stab wounds to her body. “The unknown suspect/s fled the scene and are yet to be arrested. Furthermore, the motive for the attack is yet to be determined. Delft police are […]

today15 February 2023

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Delft community takes law into their own hands

By Kouthar Sambo Delft community members beat and set alight five alleged perpetrators who were believed to be involved in numerous robberies, on Monday 02 January 2023. The residents claim to have seen the suspects breaking into homes in Delft while another community member noted a break-in on Christmas Eve where a cell phone was stolen. According to Police spokesperson Colonel Andrè Traut, vigilantism will not be encouraged as community […]

today4 January 2023

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Hawks investigating Cape Town teenager’s ‘kidnapping’

The Hawks are investigating the “kidnapping” of a 17-year-old Cape Town girl who was allegedly snatched from her family’s business this week. The girl was reportedly kidnapped from her father’s spaza shop in Delft. The circumstances surrounding the incident are unclear. On Saturday, Hawks spokesperson Zinzi Hani told TimesLIVE the investigation was at a sensitive stage. “We can confirm that the Hawks are busy with the investigation. The investigation is […]

today26 November 2022

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Two cops shot in separate incidents in Delft

LOCAL Police are appealing for information after two police officers came under attack in separate incidents in Delft. According to spokesperson, Capt FC Van Wyk, 39-year-old Siya Zaba was shot and killed by unknown suspects in Notwari Street, Leiden, late Sunday evening. The Delft-stationed officer was off duty at the time and is survived by four children under the age of 10. Meanwhile, a 42-year-old sergeant was shot while on […]

today10 November 2022

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NSRI warns against rip currents after body of Delft teen, 16, recovered from Strand beach

LOCAL Condolences have poured in after the body of a 16-year-old Delft boy was recovered from Stand beach yesterday. The National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) confirmed that a distress call was responded to after 7pm on Saturday. While efforts to revive the teen were sadly unsuccessful, a search commenced for his 17-year-old friend. The two are believed to have been being caught in rip currents. The search is expected to […]

today7 November 2022

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Cape Flats activists reiterate calls for devolution of policing powers in light of rising gun violence

LOCAL Subcouncil 5 chairperson Stuart Pringle reiterated calls for the devolution of policing powers in the province, saying more resources are required in Delft. Citing neighborhood watch reports that at least nine people were killed in the area in two weeks, Pringle said residents are fed up with the loss of innocent lives. Police oversight MEC Reagan Allen last month expressed hope that devolution discussions can be taken forward, after […]

today15 October 2022

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Trio arrested in connection to murder of off-duty officer in Delft

Three suspects are expected to appear in court soon, after being busted in connection with the murder of an off-duty police officer in Delft on Sunday morning. Police spokesperson Andre Traut says the Gugulethu officer was gunned down and car-jacked in Delius Street, Delft South, at 3.30 am. The 31-year-old’s VW Touran was later discovered in Elsies River. The trio, aged between 30 and 40, are due to face charges […]

today3 July 2022

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CPT police investigate triple murder in Delft

LOCAL Three people have been shot and killed in Delft on the Cape Flats. Police spokesperson, Andre Traut, says the bodies of two men and a woman were discovered in a shack in an informal settlement in the area. Traut says the motive for the murders are unclear at this stage. No arrests have been made. Police have asked members of the public to come forward with information to assist […]

today24 June 2022

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