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Western cape police

WC police confirm arrest of alleged Atlantis rapist

By Kgomotso Modise

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.

  • Some of the drugs confiscated by Worcester police during vehicle searches on the N1 on 14 November 2021. Picture: @SAPoliceService/Twitter

    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.

    265 days ago
  • FILE: A case of murder has been opened for investigation, and police have said the possibility of it being a gang-related attack was not being ruled out. Picture: Eyewitness News

    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.

    470 days ago
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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.

    582 days ago
  • FILE: Members of the SA Police Service’s Anti-Gang Unit are seen in Hanover Park, Cape Town, during the launch of the specialised unit on 2 November 2018. Picture: @SAgovnews/Twitter

    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.

    665 days ago
  • Yolisa Matakata. Picture: SAPS

    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.

    944 days ago
  • FILE: SAPS members on parade at the Cape Town train station during a visit by Police Minister Bheki Cele on 6 May 2019. Picture: Lauren Isaacs/Eyewitness News

    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.

    976 days ago
  • Officials pictured in Paarl, in the Western Cape, where the 2019 festive season safety campaign was launched on 5 December 2019. Picture:  Shamiela Fisher/EWN.

    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.

    977 days ago
  • Truck driver Bernard Groenewald died after a petrol bomb attack on his truck. Picture: Facebook.

    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.

    1148 days ago
  • Bishop Lavis Police Station. Picture: Cindy Archillies/EWN

    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.

    1275 days ago
  • FILE: Minister of Police Bheki Cele. Picture: Thomas Holder/EWN.

    Allocation of WC police resources skewed in ‘African’ areas - Cele

    In December, the court found the system unfairly discriminates against black and poor people.

    1290 days ago
  • Netcare 911 ambulance. Picture: Twitter/@ArriveAlive.

    3, including child (3), killed in car crash

    The Traffic Department says the accident occurred on Helen Suzman Boulevard in sea point this morning.

    1296 days ago
  • Cape Town Mayor Dan Plato. Picture: Cindy Archillies/EWN

    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.

    1318 days ago
  • FILE: Nyanga Police Station. Picture: Cindy Archillies/EWN.

    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.

    1333 days ago
  • FILE: Law enforcement officials. Picture: EWN

    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.

    1391 days ago
  • Western Cape Police Commissioner Khombinkosi Jula visited the families of the two officers who were murdered on Friday night. Picture: Kaylynn Palm/EWN

    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.

    1446 days ago
  • FILE: Khayelitsha Police Station. Picture: EWN

    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.

    1459 days ago
  • A man stands next to his newly completed shack in what settlers named 'Azania', the area of land they invaded next to the Nolungile Station in Khayelitsha. Picture: Thomas Holder/EWN

    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.

    1514 days ago
  • FILE: Members of the South African Police Service escort a group of COSATU members through the Cape Town CBD on 1 May 2018. Picture: Cindy Archillies/EWN

    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.

    1522 days ago
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