On Saturday afternoon, members of the Western Cape Flying Squad reacted on a tipoff from the community about a suspect, who was armed with two firearms in Cala Road, Nyanga, Cape Town. “The area was searched and the suspect, who made an attempt to hide on a roof of a residence was arrested,” said police … Read moreSuspects arrested in Cape Town, illegal firearms recovered
Police said that crimes threatening the safety of communities will remain a priority for the Western Cape. This is after Nyanga detectives on Friday night arrested three suspects on murder charges. “Two of the suspects, aged 21 and 24, were sought for killing a 24-year-old woman, who was shot and killed in her residence during … Read moreAlleged hitmen arrested in Nyanga
Western Cape police have warned gangsters after police officers were attacked while arresting an alleged gangster in Kensignton. “Gangsters, who are of the opinion that SAPS will be intimidated by their violent behaviour to prevent the arrest of a suspect must reconsider,” said police spokesperson, Lieutenant Colonel Andrè Traut. He said that on Friday evening, … Read morePolice officers attacked while arresting Kensington gangster
War Veterans to Battle Preconceptions by taking on the Absa Cape Epic Former British Army Soldiers, Jaco van Gass and Stu Croxford will challenge the preconceptions of what is possible for amputees when they take on the 2019 Absa Cape Epic this March. Jaco van Gass, British Armed Forces Parachute Regiment, and Stu Croxford, Duke … Read moreEx-British soldiers take part in 2019 Absa Cape Epic
In rising to the challenge of rapidly evolving Smart Road Technologies and global innovation, SANRAL has established the Technical Innovation Hub (TIH) which is driven from the Western Region Office in Cape Town. Although not a physical space, the TIH can be likened to a think tank of young intellectuals, mentored by senior professional engineers, … Read moreSANRAL unveils Technical Innovation Hub to industry
The Western Cape Anti-Corruption Unit is requesting the assistance of the public to identify three suspects, who are sought on a charge of robbery. “On 26 January 2019, at around 15:15, six suspects approached a cellular store in Strand Street Cape Town, identified them as police officers and claimed to be acting on a search … Read moreThree cops sought by Anti-Corruption Unit in Cape Town
The MotoGP season gets underway with the Grand Prix of Qatar on the 10th of March. There is a two week break between the opening round and the second race, the Gran Premio Motul de la República Argentina, allowing Espargaró to fit the Absa Cape Epic into his busy schedule. “MTB stage races are getting … Read moreAbsa Cape Epic’s MotoGP rider Aleix Espargaro to take part
Police efforts to address the illegal poaching of marine resources resulted in the arrest of three suspects on Monday afternoon in Darling for being in possession of West Coast rock lobster without a permit. “The lobster is valued at an estimated R30 000,” said police spokesperson, Lieutenant Colonel Andrè Traut. “Members from the Western Cape Flying … Read moreThree arrested in Darling with West Coast rock lobster
A 12-year-old boy was rescued after he nearly drowned at the Palmiet River mouth, in Kleimond, over the weekend. According to Schalk Boonzaaier, National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) Kleinmod station commander, said at 12h47, on Sunday, the NSRI Station 42 Kleinmond were activated following reports of a patient requiring assistance at the caravan park following a non-fatal … Read more12-year-old rescued after nearly drowning at Kleimond
It’s all systems go for this year’s Armed Forces Day 2019, which is taking place this week in Cape Town. According to the Department of Defence, the mobilisation phase of Armed Forces Day 2019 is well underway and final on-the-ground preparations are nearing completion. The Armed Forces Day main event will take place on 21 … Read moreAll systems go for Armed Forces Day 2019