Authorities urged to tackle firearm violence following mass shootings in Cape Town
Following a series of mass shootings in Cape Town, community policing forums are urging authorities to intensify efforts against criminal gangs and implement stop-and-search ...
Khayelitsha couple's court case delayed as crucial forensic reports remain pending
The Khayelitsha couple accused of raping and murdering seven-year-old Lolitha Kowa face further delays in their court case as vital forensic reports remain outstanding. ...
From Gqeberha to Cape Town: A journey of healing and brotherhood
After walking nearly 800 kilometres to raise awareness for men's mental health, Zolani Zondani shares his inspiring journey and the importance of vulnerability among ...
Philippi East shooting: Families call for help to bring loved ones home
After a tragic shooting in Philippi East, the families of seven victims are urgently seeking financial support to repatriate their loved ones' bodies back to the ...
Philippi East massacre: Seven men shot and burned in horrific attack
Seven men were shot dead and partially burned in a house in Philippi East, leaving the community in shock and fear as police investigate the brutal attack.
End of taxi route closures in Western Cape: What commuters need to know
The Western Cape Mobility Department has reopened taxi routes after a month-long shutdown due to violent clashes between rival taxi associations, impacting thousands ...
Khayelitsha residents accuse police of arson during protest
Khayelitsha residents have accused police officers of deliberately setting fire to a police Nyala during a protest demanding electricity. Community leaders reject ...
Western Cape police roll out festive season crime plan to tackle rising violence
The Western Cape police have launched a Festive Season Safety Plan to combat rising violence, revealing the challenges posed by gangs and illegal firearms in the ...
Urgent safety measures sought in Gugulethu ahead of exams
Religious leaders and community members in Gugulethu unite to demand immediate action against escalating gun violence, following a series of tragic shootings that ...
Sewage pipe burst displaces over 300 residents in Khayelitsha
Over 300 residents in the Kanana informal settlement of Khayelitsha have been displaced due to a burst sewerage pipe, prompting immediate humanitarian assistance ...
Codeta's legal challenge fails as court backs taxi route closures for commuter safety
The Western Cape High Court has upheld the Department of Mobility's decision to close specific taxi routes amid ongoing violence, emphasising the need for commuter ...
Cape Town waste management staff face alarming rise in violence and hijackings
Frontline waste management staff in Cape Town are facing a disturbing rise in hijackings and violence, jeopardising public health and essential services.
Three-year-old boy succumbs to injuries after being caught in Hanover Park gang crossfire
Hanover Park is in mourning after three-year-old Qadir Boer was tragically killed by a stray bullet in a suspected gang-related shooting.
Protesters pepper-sprayed at Civic Centre after Mayor Hill-Lewis refuses to meet with them
Hundreds of Khayelitsha residents clashed with police while attempting to deliver a memorandum of demands to Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis. After being pepper-sprayed, ...
Manhunt underway after three men killed in Lotus Settlement, Gugulethu
Three men were fatally shot in Gugulethu's Lotus informal settlement, adding to a series of violent incidents terrorising the community. As police launch a manhunt ...
Western Cape commits to creating 600,000 jobs following Cosatu march
Cosatu members took to the streets of Cape Town to demand decent jobs and lower utility tariffs, with the Western Cape government responding with a commitment to ...
35 Newly graduated Metro Police officers axed over internal driving test
JP Smith, head of Safety and Security in Cape Town, announces the dismissal of 35 Metro Police officers who failed an internal driving assessment, amid claims of ...
Family seeks justice for slain teen after Khayelitsha sleepover ends in tragedy
A 13-year-old girl tragically dies after an alleged assault during a sleepover in Khayelitsha, prompting her family to demand justice and raising concerns about ...
Increased Metro Police presence on N2 freeway aims to protect commuters
The City has announced the deployment of 44 additional Metro Police officers along the N2 freeway to enhance safety for commuters and visitors.
Taxi route closures lead to R3 million loss for Codeta amid rivalries
Codeta's urgent application reveals a R3 million loss from taxi route closures, leaving vulnerable commuters struggling with overcrowded buses and safety concerns. ...
Thousands march in Cape Town, calling for an end to genocide in Palestine
Thousands unite in Cape Town, passionately demanding justice for Gaza and calling for urgent government action against Israel's ongoing genocide.
Codeta takes legal action against Western Cape Government's taxi route closure
Codeta's urgent interdict against the Western Cape Government's controversial taxi route closure has been postponed, as tensions rise over safety concerns and ongoing ...
Khayelitsha residents protest electricity shortages, attack community clinic
Residents of Khayelitsha express their frustrations over electricity shortages by attacking a local clinic, leading to condemnation from the City of Cape Town and ...
Body believed to be that of kidnapped businessman Roger Brijlal found
Cape Town police are investigating the discovery of a body believed to belong to kidnapped businessman Roger Brijlal, who was taken near his home nearly two weeks ...
Bergrivier Mayor vindicated after drug and ammunition case withdrawn
"After nearly 10 months of uncertainty, Bergrivier Mayor Ray van Rooy has been vindicated as police withdraw the case involving alleged drugs and ammunition found ...