High density operations yields success in crime hotspot areas

High density operations yields success in crime hotspot areas

Operation Shanela high density operations conducted in crime hotspot areas in the Western Cape yielded success when three suspects were arrested for the possession of unlicensed firearms and ammunition as well as dealing in liquor in Delft and Khayelitsha respectively on Friday evening. Members of Delft Crime Prevention Unit with the assistance of Law Enforcement [...]
Four people, including two minors injured in a house fire in Kalkfontein

Four people, including two minors injured in a house fire in Kalkfontein

A house caught alight in Kalkfontein. Four people, including two minors, were left with serious injuries. Local authorities were on the scene for assistance and further...
Murder: '27 Skombiso' gang member sentenced to life, CT

Murder: ’27 Skombiso’ gang member sentenced to life, CT

The commitment and determination of Anti-Gang Unit detectives, tasked to investigate serious and violent crimes in the Western Cape, led to the successful conviction...

Eric Wiese killed in Cape Town

The 81-year-old Mr. Eric Wiese was attacked outside his home in Higgovale, Cape Town and then dragged into his house where he was killed. Few...
Illegal abalone processing facility uncovered, Atlantis. Photo: SAPS

Illegal abalone processing facility uncovered, Atlantis

Two suspects age 44 and 19 arrested on charges under the Living Marine Resources Act in Atlantis. Following an investigation into illegal abalone activity a...
Western Cape Government to receive quarantine site donation from Old Mutual. Photo: Arrive Alive

Western Cape Government to receive quarantine site donation from Old Mutual

Premier Alan Winde together with Transport and Public Works Minister Bonginkosi Madikizela will on 27 May 2020, Wednesday 27 May 2020, receive a donation...
Minister Shabangu outraged by Shoprite incident

Minister Shabangu outraged by Shoprite incident

Minister in the Presidency Responsible for Women, Susan Shabangu, says she is shocked and disgusted at the alleged inhumane acts meted out by Shoprite...
7 murder suspects and 3 hijackers arrested, Nyanga

7 murder suspects and 3 hijackers arrested, Nyanga

Ten suspects are expected to appear in court after they were arrested for cases of murder and possession of a hijacked vehicle. Seven suspects...
Hijackings and robberies out of control in Nyanga cluster

Hijackings and robberies out of control in Nyanga cluster

Strides to deal with the proliferation of hijackings in the area of Crossroads resulted in the arrest of suspects in the Nyanga Cluster. The...
Firearm, drugs and business robbery, 3 arrested, Khayelitsha

Firearm, drugs and business robbery, 3 arrested, Khayelitsha

In pursuit of a safer environment for the people of this province, members attached to the Provincial Integrated Team took to the streets of...
Abalone poaching, 9 DAFF and 8 syndicate members arrested

Abalone poaching, 9 DAFF and 8 syndicate members arrested

Nine Marine inspectors from the Department of Agriculture Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF) along with several abalone syndicate members appeared at the Hermanus Magistrate‘s Court...
Kraaifontein drug dealers bust, couple to appear in court. Photo: SAPS

Kraaifontein drug dealers bust, couple to appear in court

The lucrative drug trade in this province has been dealt another blow with the arrest of two suspects on 11 December 2018, in Kraaifontein...