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17-Year-Old Student Fatally Shot on his Way Home CCN Reporting. CAPE TOWN:- A 17-year-old high school student was tragically gunned down today, in broad daylight in Ellen Road, The Leagues, Philippi. According to Warrant Officer Joseph Swartbooi, the teenager, a learner at Philippi High School, was walking home just after 2pm when he was fatally shot by … Read More “Tragedy in Philippi – Student Killed” »
Polisie soek inligting oor Skieters Berig – George April EERSTERIVIER: – Die gemeenskap van Meltonrose, Eersterivier is diep geskok ná ’n skietvoorval Dinsdagaand waarin ’n vyfjarige seuntjie en ’n 32-jarige man gewond is. Volgens die polisie het die skietery net voor middernag (omstreeks 23:45) plaasgevind in Tecomastraat, Palm Park. Die seuntjie was glo aan die … Read More “Vyfjarige en man gewond in skietvoorval in Eersterivier” »
To Build Trust and Tackle Crime Together Reporter – George April Muizenberg:- In a significant step toward improving community safety and rebuilding public trust, the South African Police Service (SAPS) in the Western Cape is hosting a live engagement with residents of the Vrygrond area in Muizenberg today. The meeting, currently taking place at Ithemba … Read More “BREAKING – SAPS Meets Vrygrond Residents in Muizenberg” »
Hermanus Post Office Robbery CCN News Reporting HERMANUS: – On Tuesday, five suspects were arrested within an hour of an armed robbery at the Hermanus Post Office, thanks to the quick co-ordination between local law enforcement agencies in the Overstrand. Colonel Gustav Tamboer, Station Commander of the Hermanus Police, applaud the Overstrand Municipality’s K9-Unit for … Read More “K9- Unit Help Catch Five Suspects Within Hour” »
Wesbank Reels After Triple Killing Reporter – George April CAPE TOWN: – The people of Wesbank are in mourning, after a weekend marked by brutal violence. Three men lost their lives in separate incidents on Sunday evening, sparking fear, anger, and fresh calls for action from the community. Local residents say gunfire echoed through parts … Read More ““Our Streets Are Crying” “ »
Police Seek Information CNN Reporting CAPE TOWN:- Delft police have launched a murder investigation following the fatal shooting of a 30-year-old woman in the early hours of Yesterday morning. The incident occurred around 6:15 a.m. on 3 June at the corner of Mozart and Paganini Street in Delft South. It remains unclear whether the victim … Read More ” Woman Fatally Shot in Delft” »
Tragedy in Delft Reporter:- George April Delft: young man tragically lost his life after falling from a moving cooldrink delivery truck at the intersection of Voorbrug and Delft Main Roads. an area notorious for theft attempts targeting delivery vehicles. According to initial reports, the victim was allegedly among a group of individuals attempting to steal … Read More “Young Man Dies After Falling from Moving Delivery Truck” »
“GunsOffTheStreets” Reporter:- George April Vredenburg:- A coordinated multidisciplinary police operation led by SAPS in Vredenburg on Tuesday, 27 May 2025, has resulted in the arrest of a 69-year-old suspect for the illegal possession of firearms, ammunition, and explosives. The suspect was taken into custody, following an intelligence-driven search, with authorities confirming the seizure of multiple … Read More “Illegal Firearms and Explosives Seized in West Coast Raids” »
As a Controversial Shooting Range Sparks New Uproar Reporter – George April HOPEFIELD – A small group of residents in Hopefield, along with the town’s current councillor, stand accused of holding the broader community hostage, socially, economically, and politically. At the heart of the rising frustration is a controversial shooting range outside the town, set … Read More “Hopefield Community Speaks Out – “Enough Is Enough”” »
NVG Verwelkom Swaar Vonnisse Teen Kelly Smith, Joshlin Appolis en Stefano van Rhyn Berig – George April KAAPSTAD:-Die Nasionale Vervolgingsgesag (NVG) het die hof se uitspraak verwelkom waarin KellySmith, Joshlin Appolis en Stefano van Rhyn skuldig bevind is, en swaar vonnisse opgelê is. Dis vir hul betrokkenheid by mensehandel en ontvoering, ’n misdaad wat diepe … Read More “Joshlin Ontvoerders sit Lewenslank” »
