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Henri Van Breda in bid to appeal conviction, sentencing
Henri van Breda was handed three life sentences for killing his parents and older brother, 15 years for the attempted murder of his sister and one year for obstructing justice.
Disgruntled Hout Bay residents, fisheries authorities to meet over poaching
Tensions have surfaced in Hangberg after an alleged poacher went missing at sea during an anti-poaching operation.
Fresh protests in Hout Bay, search for fisherman continues
It's believed that Durick van Blerk was on a small boat with two others when authorities cornered them on Saturday.
CT cops nab man with AK-47
Patrol officers nabbed the 32-year-old suspect on Sunday following routine inspections in the area.
Another arrest made 4 months after CT cop’s murder
The Hawks say the suspect was apprehended over the weekend in connection with Constable Ncedo Katoyi's murder in Site C on the 9 April.
Stellenbosch officials to meet with Kayamandi residents over land issues
Officials say they'll hold discussions with the representatives regarding their demands over land and housing.
Oudtshoorn Municipality works on options to save water
The municipality has declared a local state of disaster.
CT traffic cop due in court for fake vehicle checkpoint
The traffic cop was off duty at the time and had traffic department equipment in his possession including a trunk radio and his appointment card.
3 men linked to illegal abalone syndicate due in court
The trio appeared in court this week after they were arrested at a local wine farm during an intelligence driven operation.
Investigation into murder of alleged underworld boss in CT continues
Before his murder, Carl Lackay was implicated in an extortion case along with controversial businessman Nafiz Modack and three others.
3 abalone syndicate suspects appear in court
The arrests were made after police raided a suspected abalone laboratory where they seized wet and dry abalone.
Police monitor Bonteheuwel after fatal shootings
One of the victims, a 36-year-old man, allegedly had links to the Dixie Boys gang.
Water shortages see Oudtshoorn Municipality declare state of disaster
It says if water consumption increases, coupled with warmer temperatures, the water level will decrease even faster.
Tension in Bonteheuwel following 2 separate shootings
Two suspected gangsters were gunned down in separate incidents on Wednesday evening.
Suspect found in possession of drugs worth over R5m to appear in court
Officers in the Eastern Cape acted on a tip-off about a man who had boarded a bus to Johannesburg with the consignment of drugs in his possession.
CT police warns communities about taking law into own hands
This after six people were apprehended in Khayelitsha this week in connection with a mob attack in which two people were murdered.
WC bolsters victim empowerment programme
The province's victim empowerment programme funds 16 shelters for victims of abuse.
Parliament to intensify interventions to protect women’s rights
The national legislature says Women's Day is a time to commemorate and honour the courageous efforts of women who took a stance against the apartheid regime.
