Western Cape

Hanover Park Teen Returns Home With Broken Arm After Alleged Police Assault

Charlene Grant alleges her 17-year-old son was assaulted by officers while detained at Philippi police station, with IPID confirming the matter has been reported.

Six Women Killed in R61 Crash Near Aberdeen After Quantum Collides With Truck

The fatal collision happened about 30km outside Aberdeen in the Eastern Cape, leaving several people critically injured and prompting a culpable homicide investigation.

Police Van Involved In Baden Powell Drive Crash That Leaves 29 Injured

A bus, a City of Cape Town Law Enforcement bakkie and other vehicles were involved in the morning collision between Strandfontein and Muizenberg.

Six Arrested As 12 Jetour Hybrid Vehicles Seized In Suspected Fraud Probe

Police seized six vehicles worth an estimated R4.75 million in Colesberg, bringing the total number impounded in the investigation to 12.

Western Cape Teacher Dismissed After Admitting To Sexually Harassing 18-Year-Old Learner

Xolile Duma was found guilty of misconduct after admitting to inappropriate comments and behaviour towards a learner at a special-needs school in Eerste River.

Cape Town School Shooting: JFK Gang Member Killed After Dropping Off Child

The 31-year-old was shot multiple times outside Heatherdale Primary School in Belgravia, with police linking the killing to an ongoing gang war.

Three Dead And Two Missing After Sea Incident Off Mossel Bay

Five people reportedly went overboard from a vessel about 90km off the Mossel Bay coast, with search and rescue operations continuing.

Newborn Baby Found Alive In Dustbin At Somerset West Mall As 25-Year-Old Woman Arrested

A premature baby boy was discovered alive in a toilet at Somerset West Mall and taken to hospital, where authorities said he remains stable.

Duncan Hoorn Denies Assaulting Wife In Western Cape High Court Murder Trial

The Duncan Hoorn murder trial heard that he saw Chantel leave the guesthouse in tears while another man allegedly ran away from the property.

New Western Cape Police Chief Sizakhele Dyantyi Takes Helm As SAPS Steps Up Fight Against Gang Crime

Lieutenant General Sizakhele Dyantyi officially assumes leadership of SAPS in the Western Cape as authorities intensify efforts to tackle gang violence, extortion and organised crime.