Will there be more rain this winter?
The approaching autumn and winter season in Cape Town is being keenly awaited to see if it will bring sufficient rain to end, or...
Friction in two police factions, conspiracy with gangs? WC
Two police factions in the Western Cape are causing friction as well as allegations of police conspiracy with gangs.
Bheki Cele, the umteenth police minister,...
Six prisoners escape from Pollsmoor
There is great concern in security circles about the increasing number of criminals escaping.
In the latest incident six men escaped from the Pollsmoor prison.
One...
R1.9 million drug bust, two arrested, Vanrhynsdorp
The vigilance of members attached to the Provincial Detectives landed two suspects behind bars for being in possession of drugs valued at more than...
Jobs and profits drying up on Western Cape grape farms
Nico Greeff, a grape farmer in Vredendal, says he will make no profit this season. He has employed 30 fewer seasonal workers and, depending...
Ten years for murder of teenager, Witsand
On 20 November 2016 at about 03:30, the 26 year old accused, Aviwe Mgungubali, was approached by a 15 year old youth who asked...
Four arrested, sporadic shootings, Lavender Hill
Steenberg police enhanced their visibility in their area, following sporadic shootings in Lavender Hill, by conducting crime prevention patrols. Their dedication paid off after...
R200k abalone bust, 2 arrested, Grassy Park
Partnership policing led to the discovery of abalone worth an estimated street value of R200 000 in Grassy Park. Police acted on information they...
Shotguns recovered, 2 arrested, Mitchell’s Plain
Taking into account the needs of the community, Mitchell’s Plain SAPS members reacted to information about a shooting incident that was reported in Tafelsig...
Eleven violent gang members sentenced, Mossel Bay
A significant blow was dealt to gang manifestations in Mossel Bay this week after sterling investigations resulted in the conviction of 11 accused.
Two cases...
Former ANC ward councillor gunned down, Cape Town
The Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI) in Cape Town, appeals to the public to come forward with information that would lead to the...
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...
