Card scammers arrested after high-speed chase
Drama on Black Friday unfolded when Law Enforcement officers who were patrolling in Green Point noticed a suspicious vehicle in an area that was recently a target of various ATM crimes on Friday.
Cape Town gears up to host Africa Games Week in $1-billion industry
This year’s gathering will see attendees treated to a week of technical skills workshops, business-to-business meetings, interactive panels, and networking opportunities.
Call for dedicated SAPS team to tackle illegal firearms probes
Metro police officers also recovered an imitation firearm while arresting two suspected hijackers in Philippi East.
Police unions condemn graft as constable faces charges
The court previously heard in 2012 that Bailey was caught in a police trap illegally selling police uniforms, firearms and ammunition.
Constable arrested for defeating the ends of justice after allegedly accepting bribe to help detainee escape
The police top brass in the province have urged the public to report incidents of corruption so that the SAPS can be rid of bad elements who tarnish the good reputation and loyalty of hard-working police officers.
SAWS issues Level 1 warning of damaging waves and winds in some parts of Western Cape
In an advisory, SAWS said these neighbouring areas can expect damaging waves which may result in difficulty in navigation at sea for small vessels and personal watercraft.
Police detain suspects on charges of possession of prohibited firearms, abalone
Police had followed up on a tip-off about suspects robbing people in the area and proceeded to Old Paarl Road where they detained a man for possession of a prohibited firearm and ammunition.
17-year-old learner arrested for alleged murder of 19-year-old peer in Samora Machel
The 19-year-old learner was stabbed in the neck and died inside the school premises in Samora Machel on Wednesday.
Second suspect in Loyiso Nkohla's murder case arrested
The 38-year-old was arrested in Katlehong on Monday in connection with Nkohla’s murder in April.
LISTEN: South African Weather Service issues extreme heat warning for Western, Northern Cape
In an advisory for Tuesday and Wednesday, the SAWS said these neighbouring provinces can expect very hot and uncomfortable weather conditions.
Police divers recovered man’s body after Silvermine Dam drowning
Table Mountain National Park rangers alerted city emergency services that bystanders had approached them, raising the alarm about a drowning in progress.
WATCH: Clashes at Israel prayer meeting in Sea Point: 4 held
Four people had been arrested for public violence.
Female CPUT student recovering in hospital after GBV stabbing outside residence
Footage of the incident, being shared widely on social media, shows the perpetrator stabbing the woman, who is reportedly his wife and a student at neighbouring CPUT, as she is covered in blood on the floor.
Suspects nabbed after attacking elderly German couple who stopped to take pictures
Suspects face armed robbery, possessing unlicensed firearms charges.
Cata and Codeta warn that taxi fares are set to rocket
Taxi rides along all local routes would increase by R2 while long-distance fares are expected to go up by R100 from December 1, taxi associations said.
US tourist recovering in hospital after he was shot in Nyanga
Walter Fischel, reportedly used a map on his phone to navigate his way to a rental accommodation in Simons’s Town, from the airport when he was directed via Nyanga on Friday.
21-year-old arrested on culpable homicide charge in Bonteheuwel
Sabrina Martin was on duty when a vehicle allegedly drove into a shop, also injuring other neighbourhood watch members in Ivory Street, just before 11pm on Saturday.
City set for Boks victory parade
The Springboks landed in the Mother City on Thursday night in preparation for the Cape Town leg of the victory parade set to kick off at the Grand Parade at 10am.
Start of Malaria season in South Africa
According to the 2022 World Malaria report, in 2021, South Africa reported 2 968 cases and 56 deaths.
City and SPCA express outrage after public’s ‘harassment’ of seal at Strand Beach
The City and Cape of Good Hope (CoGH) SPCA have condemned the public’s harassment of a seal at Strand Beach that later died due to excessive stress.
Culpable homicide probe after 4-year-old hit by law enforcement vehicle
Police are probing a culpable homicide case after a four-year-old was killed when a law enforcement vehicle allegedly ploughed into the child during patrols in Mfuleni.
17-year-old among several victims as calls mount for AGU
The murders have raised concern in the communities, with calls for the Anti-Gang Unit (AGU) to be deployed to the areas.
Browns Farm blocked drains a health concern
The City said its contractors were being threatened to pay protection fees by gangs in order to be able to work in the area.
Cleaning staff find man’s body dumped in stagnant water in Strand
The body of a man was found dumped in stagnant water with his hands bound and head covered with a plastic bag.
Wynberg Boys’ hosts memorial for missing teen
Ryder was last seen about 300m to 400m offshore near Sandy Bay on August 9.