South African Police rejects lockdown measures to subdue gang violence

In an attempt to subdue the ongoing gang violence in Cape Town and its surrounds, the City has proposed locking down the targeted areas for a few days. The Mayoral Committee Member for Safety and Security expressed frustration with the lack of cooperation from SAPS regarding this proposal. Also read: WC roads closed as severe weather continues to cause damage...

Attempt to ban pokies on Anzac day fails as NSW parliament rejects proposal

smh.com.au - 13/Aug 06:48

An attempt to ban poker machines being played on Anzac Day in NSW has failed after the government and opposition rejected the proposed amendment.

Attempt to ban pokies on Anzac day fails as NSW parliament rejects proposal

smh.com.au - 13/Aug 06:48

An attempt to ban poker machines being played on Anzac Day in NSW has failed after the government and opposition rejected the proposed amendment.

Police commit to clamping down on gang violence and extortion in Eastern Cape

defenceweb.co.za - 22/Aug 09:29

The National Commissioner of the South African Police Service (SAPS), General Fannie Masemola, has deployed extra capacity to the Eastern Cape...

Graafwater SAPS seizes mandrax tablets valued at R50 000

capetownetc.com - 15/Aug 20:00

Graafwater police members followed up information regarding a ‘possible drug delivery’ of mandrax tablets near Clanwilliam on Wednesday, 14...

Missing teenager found following families appeal to public

capetownetc.com - 22/Aug 10:30

Update: SAPS spokesperson Wesley Twigg has confirmed that the SAPS ‘bears knowledge of the missing person’, and that earlier reports regarding...

Over 75 000 murders among cases left unsolved, reveals SAPS

capetownetc.com - 15/Aug 15:00

Civil rights organisation Action Society has expressed deep concern over the latest revelation of unsolved crimes across South Africa, reports Cape...

Cape Town’s electricity theft, vandalism damage costs R7.3m

capetownetc.com - 09:00

Between April and June 2024, the City of Cape Town spent some R7.3 million to fix theft of and vandalised electrical infrastructure, Cape {town} Etc...

Missing dockets expose SAPS underbelly in the fight against GBV

dailynews.co.za - 17/Aug 05:59

Paul KariukiThe recently published crime statistics for 2023/2024 presented a grim picture of unfettered crimes against women. The number of suspects...