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Kensington CPF calls for calm after community confronts alleged rapist

By Kaylynn Palm

A man who has been accused of trying to rape a teenage girl was accosted by angry residents on Saturday.

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    WC CPFs worried about increased violent crime rate

    Figures show a surge of crime, which MEC Dan Plato attributes to under resourced police stations.

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  • FILE: Gauteng Police Commissioner Lesetja Mothiba (C). Picture: Vumani Mkhize/EWN.

    Mothiba doesn’t have the power to suspend CPF oversight function

    It’s understood the police commissioner’s admitted he can't suspend the CPFs' civilian oversight function.

    2536 days ago
  • FILE: National Commissioner of Police Riah Phiyega (R) with Gauteng police commissioner Lesetja Mothiba (L). Picture: Gia Nicolaides/EWN. "

    Phiyega’s office to intervene in CPF oversight role saga

    The Gauteng police head issued a directive preventing CPFs from conducting any oversight at police stations.

    2536 days ago
  • FILE: Gauteng Police Commissioner Lieutenant General Lesetja Mothiba (C). Picture: Vumani Mkhize/EWN.

    ‘CPFs won’t be allowed to conduct oversights at police stations’

    Thapelo Moiloa says the MEC will ensure CPFs are able to continue with their oversight duties.

    2537 days ago
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    CPF assists police after dismembered body found in Camps Bay

    Council workers found body parts in plastic bags on Tuesday.

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  • CPF members walk the dimly-lit streets of Beacon Valley to face the scourge of drugs and gangsterism.

    Cape Town's deadliest streets

    CPF members walk the dimly-lit streets of Beacon Valley to face the scourge of drugs and gangsterism.

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  • It’s understood the victim and a friend were playing with a firearm when it then accidently went off.

    Boy dies while playing with firearm

    It’s understood the victim and a friend were playing with a firearm when it then accidently went off.

    2851 days ago
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    George concerned by spike in crime

    Law enforcement agencies have been working together to curb the growing crime problem in George.

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  • A Mitchells Plain teen was allegedly beaten to death by a group of residents after being accused of a burglary. Picture: EWN.

    Teen killed in alleged vigilante attack

    A 16-year-old Mitchells Plain teen was allegedly beaten to death after being accused of a burglary.

    3010 days ago
  • The festive season is in full swing and the Mitchells Plain CPF is making sure child safety is prioritised. Picture: Werner Beukes/SAPA.

    Mitchells Plain CPF: Child safety a priority

    The festive season is in full swing and the Mitchells Plain CPF is making sure child safety is prioritised.

    3111 days ago
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    Cops won't probe 'biscuit thief' assault

    WC cops say no one has come forward to open a case after footage of a shoplifter being assaulted surfaced.

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    DNA to identify decomposed child

    DNA results will reveal whether the body is that of missing Kiana Williams.

    3192 days ago
  • Provincial Chairman of the Western Cape Community Police Board Hanif Loonat. Picture: Facebook/Douglas Wagenstroom

    Loonat suspended from CPB

    WC Community Police Board's Hanif Loonat has been suspended for alleged misconduct.

    3278 days ago
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    Girlfriend arrested for CT cop murder

    His woman is the second suspect to be taken into custody in connection with the crime.

    3285 days ago
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    No arrests after CPT cop murder

    No one has been arrested yet in connection with the murder of a Mitchells Plain policeman.

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    'WC school shooting is gang related'

    Pupils at Spes Bona High School say they will not return to school until their safety is guaranteed.

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