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OVERBERG MUNICIPALITY:- Law enforcement authorities have had an eventful week, cracking down on illicit trade and poaching activities in the Overberg region. Coordinated efforts between various agencies led to major busts, with contraband worth millions confiscated and several arrests made. Illicit Cigarette Bust in Hermanus At the start of March 2025, a joint operation in … Read More “A Busy Week for Law Enforcement” »
Kraaifontein, 8 March 2025 A routine patrol by the SJC Tactical Reaction Team, in collaboration with the Kraaifontein SAPS Crime Prevention Unit, led to a drug-related arrest behind a daycare center on Hill Street this morning. While conducting visible policing operations, officers encountered a group of individuals engaged in drug use. A subsequent search uncovered … Read More “Routine Patrol Leads to Drug Bust” »
Fact or Fiction? Cape Coast News – March 2025 The Khoisan people, South Africa’s earliest inhabitants, have long been known for their rich history and deep cultural roots. However, in recent years, a debate has emerged: How did Khoisan royal houses come about, and are the kings and queens truly of royal descent? Did the … Read More “The Khoisan Royal Houses” »
Fake Hit-and-Run Scam on R43 Cape Coast News – March 2025 Motorists traveling on the R43 between Hawston and Fisherhaven are urged to remain vigilant after reports of a new scam involving staged hit-and-run incidents. According to recent reports, scammers are positioning a young person on the side of the road, appearing injured as if … Read More “Warning to Motorists” »
MANENBERG:- A tragic discovery was made on Thursday, March 6, 2025, when the body of a young woman was found in a canal along Duinefontein Road, Eljieskraal, Manenberg. According to Captain Ian Bennett, spokesperson for the Manenberg SAPS, the body was found at approximately 07:40 inside a wheelie bin that had been pushed into the … Read More “Body of Young Woman found Dead” »
Statistics Following AfriForum Submission CAPE TOWN:- The Ministry of Police has confirmed that it is verifying farm attack statistics after AfriForum submitted a list of incidents challenging the accuracy of official crime data. This follows the Minister’s call for evidence supporting AfriForum’s claim that the South African Police Service (SAPS) underreported farm murders, particularly those … Read More “SAPS Reviews Farm Murder” »
‼️ Suspect Shot and Arrested After Wild Chase ‼️ Paarl:- A dramatic house robbery in Dal Josafat took a dangerous turn yesterday ,when a suspect, after assaulting a female home owner and stealing two firearms. ,was caught following an intense multi-agency pursuit. The DFW control room received an urgent call for assistance after the suspect … Read More “House Robbery Ends Bad” »
What should be a simple repair too often turns into a costly and unfair experience. I have personally encountered this issue more than once, and now I have decided to take action. In December, I took my Samsung A03 phone to a repair shop in Moorreesburg where I originally purchased it. The phone was still … Read More “Exposing Unfair Business Practices in Phone Repairs and Sales” »
Is Onaanvaarbaar en moet aangespreek word, want dit is ‘n openbare instelling, en nie ‘n monument nie. MOORREESBURG:- Biblioteke is lankal nie meer net plekke waar mense boeke uitneem nie; dit is sentrums van leer, groei en toegang tot belangrike hulpmiddels soos rekenaars met internet. Die Malmesbury biblioteek waar besoekers 60 minute per dag toegelaat … Read More “Moorreesburg Biblioteek se Behandeling van die Gemeenskap” »
CAPE TOWN:- Evictions can only take place with a court order. The presence of city officials and law enforcement does not make an eviction legal, only a court order does. The GOOD Party has received reports from residents of Cape Town’s rental housing and backyard dwellings in areas such as Uitsig, Athlone, Hanover Park, and … Read More “Illegal Evictions in Cape Town Spark Outrage” »
