The swift response from members of Goodwood SAPS led to the arrest of a 28-year-old suspect following a business robbery at the Goodwood shopping mall. “At about 11:10, three suspects entered a clothing store in a shopping mall in Goodwood,” said police spokesperson, Captain FC Van Wyk. “One of the suspects pointed a cashier with … Read moreSuspect swiftly arrested for Goodwood shopping mall robbery
Members of the Anti-Gang Unit worked tirelessly on Monday when they received information about gang activity in the Chicago area of Paarl East. “The members searched about 20 shacks in an informal settlement where they found about 12 males, who belong to the 27 gang grouping,” said police spokesperson, Captain FC Van Wyk. “At one of … Read moreAnti Gang Unit members descended on Paarl East
While the whole country is wrapped in the darkness of the latest load shedding, Eskom has asked consumers to assist in reducing their electricity consumption by at least 10% between 08:00 and 22:00 daily. Overstrand Municipality appeals to visitors and residents to conserve electricity as best they can over the coming festive season. How do … Read moreLoad shedding: Overstrand Municipality shares tips on saving electricity
George Municipality wishes to thank citizens for their participation in the process of amendment of the Municipal Spatial Development Framework (MSDF). The public participation period closed on 05 December 2018 and all inputs will now be consolidated and reviewed to determine how the MSDF proposals can be refined and/or improved. Executive Mayor Melvin Naik and … Read moreProposed MSDF strategy for George
Ald Melvin Naik, the Executive Mayor of George Municipality, was the keynote speaker at the George Municipality’s 2018 World Aids Day event on 3 December. He called upon all to take full responsibility for their own health and wellness. The event was held at the George Botanical Gardens. Mayor Naik said all are gathered under … Read moreGeorge Municipality marks 2018 World Aids Day
Western Cape Tactical Response Team (TRT) members were busy with crime prevention duties, when they received information about ammunition being stored illegally at a house in Beacon Street, Tafelsig, Mitchells Plain. “While searching the premises, members found ammunition under the bed in a wendy house,” said police spokesperson, Captain FC Van Wyk. “They retrieved one … Read moreEastridge man arrested for illegal firearm and ammunition
Swift response by members of Maitland Flying Squad led to the arrested of two suspects after following up information about a hijacked vehicle near Paarl. “On at about 20:30, members of Maitland Flying Squad, were on duty when they received information about a white Hyundai I 20 that was hijacked on a Lwandle case,” said … Read moreMaitland Flying Squad nabs suspects after vehicle hijacked
Detectives from the Anti-Gang Unit (AGU) arrested two Mitchell’s Plain police officers from the same Unit for theft on Wednesday morning. “The arrests follow an investigation into a theft complaint after the Unit executed a raid in Mitchell’s Plain recently,” said police spokesperson, Captain FC Van Wyk. The Provincial Commissioner of the Western Cape police, Lieutenant … Read moreMitchell’s Plain detectives arrest police officers for theft
National government has relaxed water restrictions for urban and agricultural use in the Western Cape. In a statement, the Department of Water and Sanitation’s Regional Head of the Western Cape, Rashid Khan, said water availability at this time is much healthier than a year or two ago during the debilitating drought. “For the 2018 season, the … Read moreGovernment relaxes water restrictions in Western Cape
The 2018 Profmed Stress Index indicates that financial stress among South African professionals has increased. This is when compared to last year, where previous numbers were attributed to work stress. The index, which is compiled from the responses of nearly 2 500 of Profmed’s professional membership base, revealed that apart from the increased financial stresses, … Read moreRising financial stress among South Africa professionals