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Survivors of Ou Kaapse Weg crash knew vehicle wasn't roadworthy
Ten workers were killed when the construction vehicle crashed during the early hours of Saturday morning.
WC Transport MEC calls for probe into Ou Kaapse Weg crash
Nine people were declared dead on the scene of a crash that happened in the early hours of Saturday morning, while the tenth person died in hospital a few hours later.
Two more cops due in court for abalone theft
The two were attached to the police’s major offence reaction team when the crime was committed.
Man who murdered Kaithlyn Wilson (5) handed life sentence
The child’s body was found on a farm in the Swartland area just hours after she’d been reported missing in July 2017.
City of CT to meet with Hout Bay protesters once calm restored
A truck was set alight and building equipment vandalised during demonstrations at a construction site this week.
WC govt thanks Ramaphosa for extending army’s deployment
President Cyril Ramaphosa on Monday announced the extension of the army’s deployment in gang-ravaged areas in Cape Town until the end March next year.
Cautious optimism over extension of SANDF deployment in CT
The Mitchells Plain’s community policing forum cluster said the defence force, together with police, can now refine their crime busting operation.
2 EC teachers, admin clerk arrested for child rape
It’s believed the suspects lured three boys, aged between 14 and 17 to a Ngcobo residence under false pretences.
There was a noticeable reduction in crime where SANDF deployed - Diko
The president has extended the SANDF’s deployment gang-infested Western Cape communities until the end of March 2020.
WC govt calls for monitoring of SANDF deployment
President Cyril Ramaphosa on Monday announced the SANDF would remain involved in urban policing until the end of March next year.
Femicide victims Mello, Jegels laid to rest
Janika Mello was found murdered in her grandmother’s backyard while boxing champion Leighandre Jegels was shot dead, allegedly by her estranged lover.
CT hopes to retain World Leading Festival Destination title
The Mother City is currently the holder of this accolade and officials want Cape Town to retain this title.
Anthea Thopps' family battles to deal with her murder as case postponed
Jacobus Plaatjies appeared in the local magistrate's court in connection with her killing on Thursday.
Nothing much has changed since SANDF deployment, say Delft residents
Crime statistics released on Thursday revealed that 247 people were murdered in this community, 52 more than in 2017/18 financial year.
Stress can have negative effect on heart's health - expert
As Heart Awareness Month is commemorated during the month of September, cardiologists urged people to take on more healthier lifestyles that included eating healthier, regular exercise and not smoking.
Chester Williams' 'passion & love for everyone' remembered at memorial service
The 49-year-old Williams’ life was celebrated with a memorial service at the University of the Western Cape (UWC) on Wednesday.
After burying Jesse Hess, family must now prepare for grandfather’s funeral
Sandy Hess said the family was processing the tragedy and had to prepare for another funeral.
Fisheries Minister to review registration process of Lambert's Bay fishermen
Environment, Forestry and Fisheries Minister Barbara Creecy said her office had received numerous complaints over a registration process which some regarded as unfair.
