Western cape police
WC police confirm arrest of alleged Atlantis rapist
The suspect - described as the ice cream man by the community - is accused of luring young women into his kombi and driving around with them before raping them.
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WC police deal illicit drug trade big blow with major weekend seizures
In the biggest single bust of the weekend, police officers conducting an operation along the N1 highway pulled over a truck in Worcester. Upon searching the cargo section, officers discovered a sizeable consignment of tik worth more than R4 million.
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WC police hunt suspects following drive-by shooting in Mitchell’s Plain
A man was shot after five suspects drove up to him, with one getting out of the vehicle and opening fire on the victim. He tried run, but the suspects chased him, shooting him multiple times.
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Western Cape police issue almost 3,000 fines for breaking lockdown regulations
The Western Cape SAPS has thanked the majority of people for heeding the call to observe the level 3 regulations and respecting the rule of law.
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WC Police Ombud probes Anti-Gang Unit for police brutality, unethical conduct
The unit was launched in November 2018 to deal with gangsterism in Cape Town.
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New WC police boss must unite law enforcement units, says criminologist
A 34-year veteran with a crime intelligence background, Yolisa Matakata officially took up her duties earlier this week.
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WC govt hopes to sort out police leadership issues soon
Alan Winde says the province's plan to deploy more law enforcement officers, still hinges on collaboration with the SAPS.
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Naughty list: Cops ready for speedsters, drunk drivers as festive season begins
During the summer holidays last year, road deaths increased by over 5% nationally.
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WC police investigate arson attack on truck driver
The trucking industry has seen a spate of violent attacks over the past year following the alleged increase in foreign nationals being employed as truck drivers.
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8 people shot and killed in CT this past week
A woman is the latest to have died, when she was gunned down at her Bishop Lavis home on Saturday.
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Allocation of WC police resources skewed in ‘African’ areas - Cele
In December, the court found the system unfairly discriminates against black and poor people.
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3, including child (3), killed in car crash
The Traffic Department says the accident occurred on Helen Suzman Boulevard in sea point this morning.
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Plato appeals for time to investigate Clifton 4th beach matter
During a visit to the beach on Friday, Plato told journalists he needs to conduct a thorough investigation into what happened on Clifton fourth.
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SJC: Ruling on allocation of WC police resources a massive victory
The Equality Court ruled on Friday that police resource allocation in the Western Cape unfairly discriminates against black and poor people.
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WC youth urged to join fight against crime
Police in the Western Cape want young people, between the ages of 10 and 25, to join the Youth Crime Prevention Desk.
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Western Cape slain cops to be honoured during memorial service today
Police Bheki Cele, National Police Commissioner Khehla Sitole and his Provincial counterpart Khombinkosi Jula will attend the service in Mitchell's Plain.
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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.
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Various land invasions underway across Cape Town communities
From Samora Machel to Khayelitsha and Philippi, law enforcement officials have their hands full as hundreds of residents can be seen marking plots.
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Parly committee raises concerns over state of police readiness
The committee has raised the issue following four incidents this week, which it believes have highlighted weaknesses in intelligence gathering and operation deployment.
