Crime
Ralph Stanfield: Alleged 28s boss granted bail but remains locked up – Here’s why
Ralph Stanfield, alleged boss of the 28s gang, was granted bail by the Wynberg Magistrate's Court but remains in custody.
Crime
Jamiel ‘Charra’ Jacobs: Notorious Cape serial killer handed 120-year sentence
The Western Cape High Court has sentenced notorious gang leader Jamiel ‘Charra’ Jacobs to 120 years imprisonment for his involvement in a series of violent crimes in the Muizenberg area.
Crime
Johannesburg syndicate linked to over 30 murders killed in shootout
A notorious Johannesburg criminal syndicate linked to over 30 murders was neutralised in a police shootout, on Tuesday.
Crime
Pharmacist killed in brazen Westbury shooting
A pharmacist, Faizel 'Faya' McKenzie, was viciously killed outside his Newclare Pharmacy in Westbury. Here's what we know about the shooting.
Crime
Nafiz Modack trial: Hitman received R5,000 for Nicolaas Heerschap murder
According to the hitman, the operation to kill Nicolaas Heerschap was priced at a mere R25 000—a fee for a life of which a fifth was his cut.
Crime
Nafiz Modack trial: ‘Mr A’ expected to resume testimony
The Nafiz Modack trial resumed on Tuesday, with the State's first witness, 'Mr A' taking the stand. Here's everything we know.
Crime
Watch: Cape Town gangs brandish assault rifles in broad daylight [video]
The video clip, taken near a funeral in Joe Slovo Park, an informal settlement nestled in Milnerton, shows several males believed to be gang members carelessly swinging the assault rifles and releasing gunfire in the air, much to the crowd's appeasement.
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Crime
Cape Town police are not investigating Bo-Kaap shooting [video]
According to Cape Town police, 'no complaints or cases were reported to local police regarding the incident depicted in the videos which went viral.'
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Crime
Beacon Valley murder: Police arrest man linked to preteen’s death
A 27-year-old suspect has been arrested in connection with the tragic murder of a 12-year-old girl in Beacon Valley.
Crime
Watch: Pagad launch manhunt for Beacon Valley killers as tensions escalate [video]
Pagad has intensified its search for the culprits behind the tragic murder of a 12-year-old girl in Beacon Valley.
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Beacon Valley gang war claims life of Grade 7 pupil
A tragic incident in Beacon Valley resulted in the death of a Grade 7 pupil, caught in the crossfire of ongoing gang war
Crime
Soshanguve mass shooting suspects unmasked: Here are the latest updates
Proceedings were brief, as Mosemani and Kgomo stated their intentions to apply for bail.
Crime
Fatal Claremont shooting reignites gang tensions in Eldorado Park [video]
A shooting in Claremont, Johannesburg, has intensified gang tensions in Eldorado Park. Here's everything we know.
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Crime
Feared Roodepoort gang boss killed in brazen assassination [video]
Suspected gang leader Leroy 'Finch' Brown was assassinated in Roodepoort, marking another violent episode in the city's gang rivalry.
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Crime
Durban police lauded for neutralising Inanda serial murder syndicate
The apprehended suspects will face charges of attempted murder and unlawful possession of firearms and ammunition.
Crime
Watch: Manenberg shootings continue unabated, claiming innocent lives [video]
Tragically, Friday's shooting in Manenberg occurred on the same street where 40-year-old Tasliem Davids was mercilessly gunned down while asleep on Thursday morning.
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Crime
Cape Flats rattled by 58 shooting incidents in a two-hour span on Saturday, 14 October 2023
This alarming figure has escalated to a staggering 842 shooting incidents over the last 30 days.
Cape Town Buzz
Gugulethu mass shooting victims identified: Here are the latest updates [photo]
As of now, no arrests have been made, and the motive behind this devastating attack remains a subject of ongoing investigation.
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Cape Town Buzz
Devoney Gilbert: Elsies River preteen crushed by vehicle involved in botched hijacking
An 11-year-old Elsies River preteen, Devoney Gilbert, is fighting for her life in hospital after she was crushed by a motorist attempting to flee a hijacking.
Cape Town Buzz
Who is Ralph Stanfield? – The Cape Town businessman linked to Ayepyep Lifestyle extortion
Ayepyep Lifestyle in Cape Town was forced to close its doors after allegedly refusing extortion attempt ions from crude businessman, Ralph Stanfield.
Cape Town Buzz
Overburdened Cape Town police launch manhunt in Delft triple murder
Three suspects ambushed a house on Eendrag Crescent in Delft and opened fire indiscriminately, striking five victims, two of whom were still alive when emergency medics arrived at the scene minutes later.
Crime
Suspect arrested for Mitchells Plain mass shooting
Cape Town police have arrested a suspect in connection with a mass shooting in Mitchells Plain that claimed three lives.
Crime
Thivhilaeli Hlungwani: Rumoured Vhembe kingpin killed in brutal assassination
Thivhilaeli Hlungwani, a rumoured Vhembe kingpin, was killed in what police believe was a planned assassination.
Crime
Ocean View mass shooting: Six dead in suspected gang ambush
Police believe the Ocean View mass shooting is gang-related.
Crime
Brandon ‘Puff’ Kalicharan: Chatsworth druglord death sparks fears of retaliation [video]
Brandon 'Puff' Kalicharan's death has sparked fears of imminent retaliation in Durban's underworld.
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Crime
Westbury gang violence: Bheki Cele calls for urgent police intervention
In the last week, six separate shooting incidents have claimed the lives of two people and 11 others were injured.
Cape Town Buzz
Cedar High: Mitchell’s Plan gangs reportedly behind mass stabbing – report
Video footage showing a large group of Cedar High pupils embroiled in a brawl that involved knives has surfaced on social media.
Cape Town Buzz
Wakeel Dreyer: Mitchells Plain matric pupil shot 17 times hours before receiving results
Wakeel Dreyer received a Bachelor's pass but was not alive to celebrate the feat with his friends and family.
Crime
Durban magistrate’s court shooting leaves three injured
The Durban Magistrate's Court has been closed off following a shooting that left three victims injured.
Crime
Rifle-toting Bishop Lavis gang taunt railway workers, release gunfire [video]
Bishop Lavis police say the matter will only be pursued when a case is opened.
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