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Dad breaks down, says he failed his children after son is killed during shootout
A seven-year-old boy was killed and his sister is fighting for her life in hospital after the pair were shot…
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Worshippers arrested after being caught hosting secret church services in a cave
A group of worshippers spent Saturday night in police holding cells after they were nabbed for hosting secret church services…
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14-year-old boy bust with fake gun
Residents of Brown’s Farm in Philippi, Cape Town, have applauded the Leap officers who nabbed a 14-year-old boy for being…
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Man accused of murdering Amahle Quku to remain behind bars due to court delays
The man accused of killing a 17-year-old Philippi teenager remains behind bars following another delay in court proceedings. Leonard Mzingeli…
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It frustrates me to wake up in a house where there’s no food – Woman cries over her broke Ben 10
Siya Hulana (31) and her Ben 10 Mpumzi Mpoposho (26) have been together for two years. But they’re on the…
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Cape Town woman uses 5 condoms per day as lotion – They make my skin glow and smell nice
A young woman uses the lubricant from condoms to moisturise – and she said it makes her skin glow! The…
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2 people and infant die in Philippi, Fisantekraal fires
Three people including a baby have died in two separate fires in Philippi and Fisantekraal. In the first tragedy, fire…
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4 men caught red-handed stripping down hijacked government vehicle
After a state vehicle was reported hijacked, members of Cape Town Law Enforcement and TSU Protection Services’ K9 unit went…
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Case of Amahle Quku’s suspected killer postponed to November
The case against a man accused of the murder of a teenage girl from Philippi has been postponed to next…
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Police launch investigation after Philippi gang-related shooting leaves one dead & seven wounded
Philippi police are investigating murder and attempted murder cases following a shooting by unknown gunmen at Galilee Court in Hanover…
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Traumatised neighbour recounts horrific Heritage Day shooting
The traumatized family of the four people killed in a shooting in Browns Farm near Philippi on Heritage Day, believe…
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Western Cape murders increased after easing of lockdown restrictions, study reveals
Despite unprecedented restrictions on movement, alcohol and the economy, and a surge in policing activities, South Africans continued to kill…
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CT farmworkers shocked following discovery of woman’s body in a bin
A post-mortem will be conducted to determine the cause of death. Poultry farm workers have been left shocked after a…
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Philippi teen’s murder suspect abandons bail bid
A man accused of killing a teenage girl from Philippi has abandoned his bail bid. Leonard Mzingeli’s case was heard…
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Teen girl’s n@ked body found lying on Cape Town street
Yet another woman has been murdered, in a month which has seen a massive spike in cases of gender-based violence.…
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Two Eskom technician guards killed in Philippi
Two security guards have been killed while escorting Eskom technicians in Philippi. The power utility says the guards were gunned…
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Alleged mob justice probed in Philippi after attack on suspected thieves
Police in Philippi are investigating a case of attempted murder after residents allegedly attacked two suspected thieves. The men, both…
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Western Cape govt condemns continued attacks on ambulance crews
The Western Cape government has on Tuesday called on communities to do their part to ensure the safety of ambulance…
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R1.4bn to be spent on restoring Cape Town central train line – Mbalula
Transport minister Fikile Mbalula announced on Thursday that Cape Town’s central commuter rail line would be fully suspended and R1.4…
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Four dead, many left homeless after early morning fires in Cape Town
Firefighters responded to the first incident at 02:45 and found informal structures alight in Philippi. Days before Christmas, four people…
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