By Kouthar Sambo A Hanover Park family fears for their life after surviving a petrol bomb attack, which is assumed to be a death threat. This comes after Hanover Park resident Jasmien Daniels, 53, filed a charge with the South African Police (SAPS) against an alleged gang boss. "My husband and I were at the mall when this gangster approached us and attempted to hit my husband with a crutch. […]
By Lee-Yandra Paulsen The latest crime statistics were released by the South African Police Service (SAPS), yesterday. According to the statistics, the murder rate in the country increased by 206 cases and stands at 6,289 cases in the reporting period. Western Cape MEC for Police Oversight and Community Safety Reagan Allen, spoke to VOC Breakfast on Wednesday, about the latest crime stats. “As per the crime stats, the Western Cape […]
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 […]
LOCAL SAPS confirmed that investigations are underway after a member of the VIP Protection Unit allegedly shot himself outside the funeral of LEAP officer Alessandro Heynes in Elsies River on Saturday morning. The 44-year-old is understood to be the bodyguard of Western Cape Police Oversight MEC, Reagan Allen. SAPS’ Lt Col Robert Netshiunda stated that he was on duty at the time and was rushed to hospital in critical condition. […]
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