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Cape Town Central Police Station community police forum award police staff who went beyond the call of duty. Pictured from left are station child protection unit's (CPU) Constable Austin Felix, from the detective's unit Warrant Officer Nothukela Tsetsana, chief administration clerk Johmare Cornelissen, Rapid Rail Police Unit Sergeant Nerina Jaftha, and from CPU Warrant Angela Fritz.
CAPE COMMUNITY MEDIA

Cape Town Central police forum empowers community to combat crime

Join Cape Town's fight against crime: how the community police forum is urging residents and businesses to report incidents promptly for a safer city.

  • Fouzia van der Fort
3 min read
Sea Point police are investigating theft of clothes, cash and cellphones worth about R300 000, from a Bantry Bay penthouse on Sunday, April 26.
CAPE COMMUNITY MEDIA

High-value robbery at Bantry Bay penthouse leaves victims in shock

Sea Point police are investigating a high-value theft case after visitors staying at a Bantry Bay penthouse were allegedly drugged and robbed over the Freedom Day long weekend.

  • Staff Reporter
1 min read
South African Police Service (SAPS) crime statistics for the third quarter, from October 2025 until December 2025.
CRIME

Cape Town Central police station sees crime drop but remains at the top of the list

Brigadier Gerda van Niekerk of Cape Town Central police station highlights a significant reduction in crime rates, despite being among the highest in reported cases.Brigadier…

  • Fouzia van der Fort
3 min read
A screenshot from a video doing the rounds on social media

Two wounded in CBD shooting

A brazen midday shooting in Cape Town's CBD leaves two men injured, raising concerns about public safety in the city centre.

  • Tara Isaacs
1 min read
Partnerships between the CCID, police, City Law Enforcement, private security, and the CPF have contributed to a 35% drop in reported incidents.
CAPE

Crime in Cape Town CBD drops by 35%

Discover how the Cape Town CBD achieved a remarkable 35% reduction in crime incidents, thanks to strategic partnerships and community efforts.

  • Tara Isaacs
2 min read
Hands of Hope is making a difference in the lives of ex-offenders by providing training and skillful employment. Some of the team show off their handmade items, from left Alison Davids, a cut, make and trimmer; Naomi Benjamin, a supervisor, and non-offender who brings her textile industry experience; Galiema Albertyn, a seamstress and Elmarie Farber, a cutter.
CORRECTIONAL SERVICES

Sewing second chances for Pollsmoor ex-offenders

Hands of Hope empowers ex-offenders from Pollsmoor Prison with skills and employment to help break the cycle of crime.

  • Janice Matthews
4 min read
Venecia Valentine, editor of InBound SA, who lives in Mitchell’s Plain on a workspace tour.
WORKSPACE

How new hybrid workspaces are reshaping work-life balance

Could a 20 to 30-minute commute transform your work-life balance? New hybrid workspaces are aiming to make this a reality for South Africans.

  • Fouzia Van Der Fort
3 min read
Police need help finding these two women who may be able to help them with a case of jewellery theft.
SAPS

Cops hunt suspects in R1.35m Waterfront heist

Table Bay police have released images of four suspects wanted in connection with a brazen R1.35 million jewellery theft at the V&A Waterfront.

  • Staff Reporter
1 min read
Mayoral committee member for water and sanitation, Dr Zahid Badroodien.
CRIME

Beware of water restriction scam, warns City

The City of Cape Town has urged residents to be on alert and aware of a scam doing the rounds where fraudsters solicit money from City customers to avoid supposed water…

  • Staff Reporter
2 min read
CRIME

Eskom employee appears in court for theft of Eskom diesel worth R500 000

An Eskom plant operator, who was arrested in connection with the theft of diesel worth R500 000, made a brief appearance in the Atlantis Magistrate's Court on Wednesday. Angelo…

  • Sibulele Kasa
1 min read
A woman who had been stabbed several times was found in this disused road in District Six. She later died of her injuries.
CRIME

Witnesses sought for woman’s murder

Police are investigating the murder of a 42-year-old woman who was attacked in District Six. The woman was found in a disused road next to Christiaan Street near Zonneblom…

  • WESLEY FORD
1 min read