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Police arrest 4 suspects after murder of ‘witness’ outside Cape Town court

Western Cape police have arrested four suspects in connection with the murder of a woman near the Wynberg magistrate’s court last Thursday, saying they have forensic evidence to link them to the brazen shooting. A video of a gunman approaching three women and shooting the lady in the middle on May 25 has gone viral. On Friday, provincial police spokesperson Lt-Col Malcolm Pojie said: “Investigation by a dedicated integrated investigation […]

today2 June 2023

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WC police on high alert as IYM movement commits to more service delivery protests

Western Cape police say they are on high alert in the event of any protest action in Cape Town today. Information has been circulating publicly that the social movement Intlungu YaseMatyotyombeni have planned a march to the civic centre. The group is expected to hand over a memorandum of their grievances to the mayor. Last week, sporadic protests linked to service delivery broke out at various locations in the city […]

today31 March 2021

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Western Cape police investigating the murder of a man and his 3-year-old daughter

Western Cape police are investigating the murder of a 35-year-old man and his three-year-old daughter in Ravensmead, Cape Town, on Monday morning. The double murder occurred at around 07:15 at 39th Street in Eureka Estate, Ravensmead. "The victims were seated in a vehicle when an unknown suspect opened fire on them," police spokesperson Colonel Andre Traut told News24 on Monday. The police have yet to arrest any suspects and are […]

today16 June 2020

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Woman bust at Cape Town airport for possession of cocaine

A 38-year-old woman is due to appear in the Bellville Magistrate’s Court on Thursday after being found in possession of cocaine with an estimated street value of R350‚000 at Cape Town International Airport. The woman was arrested by members attached to the Border Police at the airport on Tuesday morning. “The suspect entered the Western Cape on a flight from OR Tambo International Airport‚ and was destined for Doha on […]

today25 April 2018

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CT man sentenced for killing his elderly father

A Cape Town man was recently sentenced to 23 years behind bars for the murder of his 72-year-old father, Western Cape police said on Thursday. Jonathan Schapira, 31, was handed the sentence in the Western Cape High Court after being found guilty of planning his father, Stanley's, death. Police were called to the Schapira home in Zeekoevlei on November 23, 2016 following Stanley's death. "Detective Sergeant Ricardo Goldsmith received information […]

today15 December 2017

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Underworld figure Modack facing robbery and assault charges in ‘debt collection’ debacle

Controversial businessman Nafiz Modack is facing charges of robbery and assault related to an incident that played out in the Cape winelands town of Worcester. The drama unfolded late on Tuesday. It is understood a group of men, with links to the underworld and nightclub security industry, ended up at the Worcester police station. According to documents seen by News24, Modack faces charges of robbery and assault. It is understood […]

today29 November 2017

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WCape police welcome life sentences for Cameron Wilson

The Western Cape police welcomed the life sentences handed to 20-year-old convicted killer Cameron Wilson on Thursday. Western Cape Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant-General Khombinkosi Jula praised both the investigation and prosecution teams for “a job well done”. “Arresting suspects is one thing but ensuring they remain behind bars and pay their dues sends a strong message that the criminal justice system of this country is working. Some communities of Cape Town […]

today25 August 2017

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Boy, 12, shot dead in Kensington

A 12-year-old boy was shot dead in Kuku Town in Kensington, Cape Town on Wednesday, the Kensington Community Police Forum (CPF) said on Thursday. CPF chairperson Cheslyn Steenberg said in a statement the boy's body was found on Thursday morning by fellow residents. He had not yet been identified. Western Cape Police spokesperson Noloyiso Rwexana said the motive behind the incident is unknown. Further investigations are underway and no arrests […]

today28 July 2017

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5 women questioned over arms cache found in Tafelsig home

Five women are being questioned after an arms cache was uncovered during a search operation in Tafelsig, Mitchells Plain, Western Cape police said on Monday. Police confiscated two shotguns, an M26 grenade, magazine and a large quantity of shotgun and R5 ammunition at the home in Mitchells Plain, said Lieutenant Colonel Andre Traut. He said the circumstances surrounding the discovery are under police investigation. [Source: News24]

today22 May 2017

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