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Police Report Decline in Several Serious Crimes, But Violence Against Vulnerable Groups Remains a Concern

By Ragheema Mclean Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia says South Africa recorded declines in several serious crime categories between April and June, including murder, carjacking, residential and business robberies, and cash-in-transit heists. However, Cachalia says crimes targeting women, children and other vulnerable groups remain a major concern. He also identified alcohol as a significant driver of violent crime, particularly murder and serious assault. Cachalia says organised criminal groups continue to […]

28 August 2026

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Mowbray Kramat vandalised by thugs

By Rachel Mohamed The Cape Mazaar Society, the Muslim Judicial Council (MJC), and the Muslim Cemetery Board have condemned the vandalism that occurred at the Mowbray cemetery, specifically at the Kramat of Sayed Moegsien Bin Alawie (R.A). The damage to the Kramat includes the removal of burglar bars, ceiling cornices, and electrical wiring. The community has been urged to come forward with any information related to this incident. Speaking on […]

31 July 2025

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EFF slams Police, IPID, and Secretariat budgets in NCOP debate

Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) National Council of Provinces member Virgil Gericke has rejected the Budget Votes for the Police, the Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID), and the Civilian Secretariat Budget, describing them as a reward for failure and corruption. Gericke stated that the leadership of the South African Police Service (SAPS) is compromised, the Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) is ineffective, and the justice system is in decline. He believes […]

18 July 2025

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Police investigate shooting incident in Gugulethu

Police are investigating a murder case involving a 72-year-old man who was shot and killed on Great Dutch Street in KTC, Gugulethu, on Friday. SAPS Sergeant Wesley Twigg stated, "According to reports, the victim was sitting on his couch at home when an unknown gunman entered and opened fire. The victim sustained multiple gunshot wounds and was declared dead at the scene by medical personnel. The suspect, who remains unidentified, […]

1 March 2025

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Popcru alarmed by number of killings, suicides among officers

Police union, Popcru, says it is deeply alarmed and saddened by the increasing number of killings and suicides among law enforcement officers. The union was reacting to the incident in which a police officer allegedly shot and killed his Gauteng traffic warden girlfriend Chesnay Patricia Keppler in Eldorado Park south of Johannesburg on Thursday. The police officer then fled the scene and shot himself. He is currently in hospital under police guard. […]

29 December 2024

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Weapons seized at White River base were legal: Police Commissioner

National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola says the weapons seized at the suspected military training base at White River, Mpumalanga, were legal and certified by the training service provider running the facility. Masemola was speaking at White River after he and Police Minister Senzo Mchunu visited the area. The 95 Libyans have been charged with the contravention of Immigration Act among other things. It is alleged that the facility was initially […]

28 July 2024

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Police officials arrested six suspects in the Western Cape

By Kouthar Sambo Police officials in the Western Cape arrested six suspects on charges of possession of unlicensed prohibited firearms and ammunition in isolated incidents yesterday. Police spokesperson Warrant Officer Joseph Swartbooi further highlighted additional criminal activities that took place yesterday in another area. "The Boland K9 police members pursued information about firearms in the early hours yesterday. Based on the information, the members proceeded to an address in […]

28 September 2023

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Bonteheuwel Ward Councillor urges public to act responsibly as speculation rife after death of infant

By Aneeqa du Plessis “No person in their right mind would ever want to be the cause of an eight-month-old baby dying.” These are the words of Bonteheuwel Ward Councilor Angus Mackenzie who spoke on VOC’s Breakfast show on Tuesday morning after the mysterious circumstances surrounding the death of little Mohammed Qiran Canterbury. Bishop Lavis police are investigating the death of the infant after he allegedly died at his creche […]

6 June 2023

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Police investigate murder of four people in Cape Town

Detectives are trying to establish what lead to the murder of four people in the upmarket suburb of Constantia in Cape Town. The bodies of two men and two women believed to be from Bulgarian were discovered on Thursday morning. The killings have sent shockwaves through the upmarket neighbourhood. Police were called to the scene on Thursday morning, where they found the four victims. Police say they could be between […]

26 May 2023

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