Heyns co-accused objects to joint trial
One of the men charged in connection with the murder of a Stellenbosch academic has objected to being tried with the two other men. ||| Cape Town - ONE of the men charged in connection with the murder...
View ArticleSerial killer who terrorised sex workers
While one policemen faked crucial evidence another devoted himself to solving the case that 'just fizzled out'. ||| Cape Town - Theresa van der Vint said goodbye to the other sex workers who worked...
View ArticleZille cancels Manenberg visit
DA leader Helen Zille reportedly cancelled her election campaign drive in Manenberg due to safety concerns. ||| Cape Town - Democratic Alliance leader Helen Zille cancelled her election campaign drive...
View ArticleEx-Bafana star rescues woman from beating
Former Ajax Cape Town and Bafana Bafana defender Matthew Booth defended a woman allegedly being beaten up in Long Street. ||| Cape Town - Former Ajax Cape Town and Bafana Bafana defender Matthew Booth...
View Article‘Unroadworthy’ bus crashes in Cape
A bus that was suspended by traffic authorities in January crashed near Caledon when its brakes failed. ||| Cape Town - A bus that was suspended by traffic authorities on January 28 crashed on the R43...
View ArticleThreat to kill anyone who registers to vote
A group of protesters threatened to kill anyone attempting to register in Khayamandi, Stellenbosch. ||| Cape Town - Chaotic scenes erupted around the country as the final weekend of voter registration...
View ArticleHijackers shoot metro cops in Cape Town
Two metro police officers are in hospital after being shot in Manenberg when they tried to pull over a car travelling with no lights. ||| Cape Town - Two metro police officers are in hospital after...
View ArticleGirl, 11, found murdered in shack
Sithiwe Flephu ran towards a screaming resident near her home, looked into the woman's shack and went numb. ||| Cape Town - Sithiwe Flephu ran towards a screaming resident near her Delft South home,...
View ArticleFive killed in Cape fire
Five family members including two young boys burned to death at Lotus River, Western Cape Fire and Rescue Services said. ||| Cape Town - Five family members including two young boys burned to death at...
View ArticleANC, DA officials come to blows
A DA councillor alleged she was attacked by ANC officials outside a voting station, while the officials insist she assaulted them. ||| Cape Town - Rivalry between political parties got physical on...
View ArticlePriest stabbed in Mfuleni
Priest Bafana Ndlovu had to undergo reconstructive surgery to his hand after he was stabbed and assaulted in Mfuleni. ||| Cape Town - A Catholic priest who arrived in Cape Town a week ago had to...
View ArticleHospital patients must sleep on chairs
Patients at Helderberg Hospital claim that a shortage of beds means they often thave to sleep on hard chairs instead of a bed. ||| Cape Town - Patients at Helderberg Hospital claim that a shortage of...
View ArticleAccused in court for academic’s murder
The State and defence are in talks in a bid to "shorten" the trial of three men facing charges relating to the murder of Louis Heyns. ||| Cape Town - The State and defence are in discussions in an...
View ArticlePlans on track for State of the Nation adress
Parliament’s preparations are on track for Thursday when President Jacob Zuma delivers the State of the Nation address. ||| Cape Town - Parliament’s preparations are on track for Thursday when...
View ArticleCape man tells of hell ride in CCID van
A Camps Bay butler has told of his harrowing experience, allegedly at the hands of Central City Improvement District officers. ||| Cape Town - A Camps Bay butler has described how Central City...
View ArticleKhayelitsha cops problematic - witness
The attitude of officers at Khayelitsha police stations contributes to problems not being solved, a retired police officer said. ||| Cape Town - The attitude of officers at Khayelitsha police...
View Article‘Anti-election’ protest shuts Vanguard Drive
Anti-election protesters from the Siqala informal settlement shut a large section of Vanguard Drive on Monday morning. ||| Cape Town - Anti-election protesters from the Siqala informal settlement shut...
View ArticleShortage of staff, reservists in Khayelitsha
Staff shortages, absenteeism, and a lack of reservists are the realities Khayelitsha police stations face, a retired police officer said. ||| Cape Town - Staff shortages, absenteeism, and a lack of...
View ArticleDA’s visit to Bredasdorp disrupted
DA parliamentary leader Lindiwe Mazibuko's visit to Bredasdorp was disrupted, allegedly by ANC members. ||| Cape Town - DA parliamentary leader Lindiwe Mazibuko's visit to Bredasdorp, in the Western...
View ArticleVictims’ families treated badly: witness
The families of murder victims in Khayelitsha suffer further injustices when police treat them poorly, an inquiry into policing in the area heard. ||| Cape Town - The families of murder victims in...
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