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Four suspects arrested in Gatesville robbery

By Lee-Yandra Paulsen Four suspects were arrested and detained at the Khayelitsha South African Police Service for armed robbery, pointing a firearm, possession of an imitation firearm, and possession of stolen property and cash on Sunday. According to police, the Maitland Flying Squad received a tip-off about a vehicle in Khayelitsha allegedly involved in an armed robbery at a Gatesville retail store earlier that day. “At around 14:00, members of […]

9 July 2024

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 […]

12 June 2023

News

UWC student shot and killed in Belhar robbery

By Aneeqa du Plessis A third-year university student was shot and killed during an attempted robbery in Belhar on Saturday evening. Kamva Dasi, 22, who was an accounting student at the University of the Western Cape (UWC), was attacked while walking to a nearby bank with a group of other students. According to SAPS Spokesperson Captain FC Van Wyk, the incident happened shortly after 22h30 in Kern’s Crescent. Spokesperson at […]

2 May 2023

Local

Local SPCA honours life of slain vet with tree planting ceremony

By: Aneeqa du Plessis As the local Veterinary community grapples with the loss of Dr Natheem Jacobs , 27, who was fatally stabbed during a robbery incident outside his premises in Garlandale, Athlone last week. The Cape of Good Hope SPCA held an emotional tribute ceremony yesterday morning to honour his life. According to a statement shared on social media, a tree was planted to symbolize his legacy. “It represents […]

9 March 2023

Local

Local SPCA share tribute to slain Muslim vet

By: Aneeqa du Plessis The Cape of Good Hope SPCA have shared a heartfelt tribute to Dr Natheem Jacobs, 27, who was stabbed to death during an attempted robbery outside his Garlandale, Athlone home in the early hours of Thursday morning. The animal welfare organization expressed their anguish through a Facebook post recounting the fond memories shared with the slain veterinarian. “Dr Jacobs, working under the Supervision of SPCA Board […]

3 March 2023

Local

E-hailing drivers, customers urged to be vigilant amid armed robberies

LOCAL Uber has encouraged delivery drivers and customers to be vigilant and report instances of a new criminal trend. The e-hailing service says it has noticed incidents wherein drivers delivering goods to people's homes are targeted by a group of armed criminals. The goods as well as their phones and vehicles are then stolen. Uber says engagements are underway with SAPS to improve safety and customers are advised to wait […]

17 November 2022

Local

Two arrested in connection with alleged murder of shop owner in the Western Cape

LOCAL Police in Plettenberg Bay, in the Western Cape, have arrested two suspects for the alleged murder and armed robbery of a shop owner. The shop owner was shot dead at his spaza shop last week . Police had launched a manhunt after the 27-year-old Ethiopian shop owner was gunned down in Kwanokuthula. Police Spokesperson, Chris Spies says the two were arrested during separate operations in an operation by local […]

5 September 2022

Local

Five suspects nabbed for robbing retail store in Grassy Park

LOCAL Western Cape police arrested five suspects for an alleged armed robbery at a retail store in Grassy Park on Wednesday. Police spokesperson, Ndakhe Gwala, says the suspects robbed various items and cash from the store safe. The suspects fled the scene in a hijacked vehicle. According to Gwala, the suspects were arrested in the Nyanga precinct, following a high-speed chase. The suspects are expected to appear in the Wynberg […]

1 September 2022

Local

Limpopo Police Station Robbed of Weapons and Ammunition

LOCAL A gang of heavily armed gunmen have robbed the Malamulele police station in Limpopo of R5 rifles, 9mm pistols, shotguns and ammunition. It is alleged that at about 11pm on Sunday a group of armed suspects stormed the station and held members at gunpoint in the community service centre (CSC). Police spokesperson Col Athlenda Mathe said some members were forced into the back of a police van while one […]

22 November 2021

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