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Defence, police ministers to decide on extended SANDF deployment in CT
The army’s deployment mandate comes to an end on 16 September. In July, soldiers were sent in to help law enforcement agencies deal with gang violence in Cape Town communities.
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Unclear if SANDF deployment on Cape Flats to be extended
Military and defence analyst Helmoed Heitman said a wider set of policing measures was needed if the deployment was extended.
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No arrests made after man (19) shot dead in Mitchells Plain
The incident occurred in the early hours of Saturday morning in Eastridge.
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Case against 'gang member' linked to cop’s murder postponed
Shane Swarts appeared in the Blue Downs Magistrate's Court on Thursday in connection with the killing of Warrant Officer Hilton Joseph and the attempted murder of his colleague Constable Terrence Mostert.
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Where are the youth centres? ISS highlights issues contributing to gang violence
There were 1,120 gang killings nationally and over 900 of these occurred in the Cape.
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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.
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Latest crime stats a cause of 'very serious concern' for MPs
The figures showed an increase in contact crimes such as murder, sexual offences and robbery with aggravating circumstance.
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Not very rosy: Crime stats show murder on the rise
The latest crime figures showed an increase in contact crimes such as murder, sexual offences and robbery with aggravating circumstance.
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Murders, sexual offences increase, crime stats show
Police Minister Bheki Cele is painting the latest picture of how we are faring in the war on the scourge.
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Some CT CPFs want SANDF deployment extended
The Mitchells Plain community policing forum said there had been a massive decrease in gang-related crime since troops hit the ground a few months back.
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Cele set to reveal state of SA's fight against crime
The annual crime statistics will be released at Parliament later this morning.
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Premier Winde requests SANDF deployment be extended in WC
Western Cape Premier Alan Winde said he made a request for the army to be deployed for an additional six months in order to reach a point of stabilisation.
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Decision on extending SANDF deployment in CT pending
In July, troops hit the streets in 10 neighbourhoods as part of operation lockdown.
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Cape Flats army deployment could end in 16 days
It remains unclear whether the soldiers will remain on the ground for longer.
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Cape community gathers for funeral of six-year-old killed in gang violence
Nathlia Pienaar, aged six, was caught in gang crossfire last Saturday. She died later in hospital.
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2 Uzi firearms seized in Delft, 3 arrested
Neighbourhood safety team officers have recovered six firearms while patrolling Delft on Thursday night.
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9 people shot within 75 minutes in Delft
Of the nine, three were killed and while six were injured including a 12-year-old boy.
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Authorities given deadline to respond to demands for better security in WC
A group of residents from various communities marched to Parliament on Tuesday calling for an end to gang violence and the abuse of women and children, as well as farm murders.
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Mapisa-Nqakula: WC's challenges not effective policing but socio-economic
Mapisa-Nqakula and other ministers in the peace and security cluster were responding to questions in the National Council of Provinces on Tuesday.
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Govt hails SANDF deployment in CT a success, CPFs disagree
Government believes the army's deployment to help fight gangsterism in Cape Town has been a success but community policing forums are not convinced it's enough.
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CT teen (15) arrested in connection with murder of SANDF member
Staff sergeant Michael Njomane's burned body was found in the boot of a burned-out vehicle two weeks ago.
