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Delft tops SAPS Crime Stats, escalating challenges spark urgent calls for action

By Ragheema Mclean Once again, the community of Delft on the Cape Flats has featured in the SAPS top 10 list for murder, assault, and attempted murder. According to the recent crime statistics, Delft witnessed a staggering 80 recorded murders between July and September, surpassing both provincial and national crime rates. The persistently high crime levels in Delft are attributed to a myriad of factors, including an uneven allocation of […]

24 November 2023

Local

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 […]

16 July 2023

Local

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 […]

15 February 2023

News

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 […]

4 January 2023

Local

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 […]

26 November 2022

News

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 […]

10 November 2022

Local

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 […]

7 November 2022

Local

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 […]

15 October 2022

Local

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 […]

3 July 2022

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