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MOORREESBURG – The two police officers from Moorreesburg, accused of raping a 27-year-old woman, are set to appear in the local court on Wednesday. The suspects, who remain in custody, have already appeared in court twice but have yet to formally apply for bail, as they have not officially been charged. The court is still … Read More “Public Support for Accused Policemen Raises Questions” »
Saldanhabaai: Die verhoor van Kelly Smith, haar lewensmaat Jacquin Appollis en vriend Steveno van Rhyn het vir die tweede dag in die hooggeregshof in Saldanhabaai voortgeduur. Die saak het aansienlike openbare belangstelling gelok, weens die erns van die bewerings. Die trio word aangekla van ontvoering en mensehandel, wat verband hou met die verdwyning van Smith … Read More “Dag 2 – Joshlin Smith verhoor.” »
In South Africa Uncovers Deadly Cache Cape Town, South Africa (CNN) – In a high-stakes intelligence-driven operation, South African authorities have seized a massive cache of illegal firearms, explosives, and drugs in the Western Cape, marking a significant victory in the fight against organized crime. A multi-disciplinary team, including Anti-Gang Unit investigators, Crime Intelligence (Counter … Read More “Breaking News – Major Arms and Drug Bust” »
Dark Times Ahead Manenberg crimefighters are calling on Eskom to suspend nighttime load shedding after a violent Sunday night left one person dead and two others wounded in gang-related shootings. As darkness fell over the Cape Flats community, gunshots rang out, turning another night of load shedding into a scene of bloodshed. Manenberg station commander, Brigadier … Read More “Manenberg Loadshedding Killings” »
MOORREESBURG – Die formele borgtogaansoek van twee polisielede van Moorreesburg, wat aangekla is van die beweerde verkragting van ‘n 27-jarige vrou van dieselfde dorp, is Maandag uitgestel tot Woensdag, 5 Maart. Die beweerde misdaad het op 8 Februarie 2025, plaasgevind, en die twee beskuldigdes is eers, Saterdag 15 Februarie, in hegtenis geneem. Hulle het vir … Read More “Vermeende Verkragters se Borgtog Aansoek Uitgestel” »
Mixed Signals as Eskom Restores Power Units – No News Schedule Published by 22hoo30 Hopefield, Monday, 24 February 2025 – South Africans are cautiously optimistic as Eskom announced a reduction in loadshedding to Stage 4 from midnight. However, questions remain about whether the crisis is truly over. Over the weekend, Eskom successfully brought back eight … Read More “Is Loadshedding Over –” »
Plague Cape Flats Communities The Cape Flats has long been synonymous with high crime rates, particularly violent crimes such as murder and gang-related shootings. Areas such as Mitchell’s Plain, Manenberg, Langa, Elsies River, Bonteheuwel, and Khayelitsha are among the hardest hit by gun violence. The alarming availability of firearms on the streets raises serious concerns, … Read More “Gun Violence and Illegal Firearms” »
Wellington: The fire raging around Slangrivier and the Bo-Hermon Road in Wellington is partially contained in certain areas. The affected area stretches over 500 hectares. Fire and rescue teams from Drakenstein Municipality, the Cape Winelands District Municipality, and their contractors, CapeNature and the Fire Protection Association, are still busy with active firefighting, with the intense … Read More “Fire Raging in Wellington Partially Contained” »
Lead to Arrests in Business Robbery Case On Monday, February 10, a business robbery in Hangberg set off an intensive investigation. Challenging authorities with misleading leads and false trails. Multiple armed suspects were involved, and the case was complicated by conflicting descriptions of the getaway vehicle. However, through relentless determination, investigators managed to identify the … Read More “Persistence and Collaboration” »
One Woman’s Battle Against the System By Nicolene Appolis For over 2 years, I have been fighting a battle not just for myself, but for every worker who has suffered unfair treatment, corruption, and legal injustice. My case involves Saldanha Bay Municipality, Stellenbosch Municipality, Bergrivier Municipality and a disciplinary process riddled with conflicts of interest, … Read More “Unfair Dismissal, Corruption, and a Fight for Justice” »
