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Fadiel Adams, founder and leader of the National Coloured Congress, and activist and party member Hanif Loonat, across from Cape Town Central police station.
NEWS

Major fraud scandal: City officials under criminal investigation

National Coloured Congress (NCC) members Hanif Loonat and Fadiel Adams have submitted evidence to the Cape Town Central Police Station, seeking criminal charges against top…

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Gabriella Geyer, 21, was reported missing. She was last seen in Long Street, in Cape Town, on Saturday, April 4 at about 5am.
MISSING PERSON

Cape Town community relieved as missing woman Gabriella Geyer is found

After days of concern, 21-year-old Gabriella Geyer has been found safe, bringing relief to the Cape Town community that rallied for her return.

  • Fouzia van der Fort
1 min read
South African Police Service Rapid Rail Police Unit for the Cape Town corridor Captain Corne Rabie, Lieutenant Colonel Bong Hlongwane, Sergeant Dudley Moses and Cape Town Central community police forum (CPF) chairman Marc Truss.
CAPE TOWN POLICE

Cape Town policeman honoured for returning stolen cellphone

In a heartwarming display of community appreciation, Sergeant Dudley Moses of the SAPS Rapid Rail Police Unit is rewarded for his dedication after successfully tracking down a…

  • Fouzia van der Fort
2 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
CPF chairman Marc Truss, centre congratulates newly promoted Colonel Rajsingh Lutchman, left, section commander for detectives, and Colonel Kevin Stephens, right, station Visible Policing Commander. Both officers, formerly lieutenant colonels, received R500 grocery shopping vouchers sponsored by the CPF.
NEWS

What’s next for community policing in Cape Town?

Explore the recent successes and challenges faced by Cape Town's Community Policing Forum as they address local safety concerns and celebrate achievements from their February 5…

  • Fouzia van der Fort
2 min read
A Cape Town Central police station constable is being investigated for sleeping on duty.
SLEEPINGPOLICEOFFICER

Cape Town police constable faces investigation for sleeping on duty

A Cape Town police constable is under investigation after being caught asleep in a marked vehicle, raising concerns about police conduct and duty.

  • Fouzia van der Fort
1 min read
Hartswater police are appealing for public assistance to identify an unknown man found deceased along the N18 between Hartswater and Magogong. Anyone with information is urged to come forward.
POLICE COMMISSIONER

Police warn against scam using provincial commissioner’s office number

Stay vigilant! Provincial police warn against a growing telephone scam impersonating their office. Discover how to protect yourself from fraudsters using the number 021 417 7148.

  • Staff Reporter
1 min read
A man was arrested for malicious damage to property two weeks after allegedly slashing the tyres of a City of Cape Town traffic vehicle during an operation in the city centre
CAPETOWN CITY

Man arrested for allegedly slashing tyres of Cape Town traffic vehicle

A man has been arrested for malicious damage to property after allegedly slashing the tyres of a City of Cape Town traffic vehicle during a taxi enforcement operation. The…

  • Tamlynne Thompson
1 min read
Three men arrested during an attempted house break-in, in Camps Bay.
CAMPSBAYBURGLARY

Camps Bay bust: Three men arrested for involvement in Eskom Crew crime syndicate

Three men, believed to be part of the notorious Eskom Crew crime syndicate, were apprehended following a daring house break-in in Camps Bay.

  • Fouzia van der Fort and Staff Reporter
2 min read
Provincial Police Commissioner Thembisile Patekile presented the provincial crime stats on Wednesday, December 17.
SAPS

Western Cape's crime-fighting struggles: Police commissioner addresses officer shortages and semigration

Provincial Commissioner Thembisile Patekile reveals how police officer poaching and semigration are straining crime-fighting efforts in the Western Cape.

  • Theolin Tembo
3 min read
Retired communications officer at Cape Town Central police station, Captain Ezra October, encouraged people to give with a pure heart this Mandela Day.
SAPS

Celebrating Mandela Day: Captain Ezra October's contribution

Retired police officer Captain Ezra October as he volunteers for the Dignity Project this Mandela Day, helping to restore dignity to the homeless in District Six. What are you…

  • Tamlynne Thompson
2 min read
Camps Bay Improvement District manager Muneeb Hendricks breaks ground for the security camera roll-out at Oudekraal Road last week under the eye of the contactors.
CAMPS BAY

Camps Bay steps up safety with camera roll-out

Phase one of surveillance system sees 150 cameras installed in strategic locations in the area.

  • Tamlynne Thompson
3 min read
A man was arrested for robbery following a joint operation on Table Mountain on April 1
TABLE MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK

'Robber' arrested on Table Mountain

A breakthrough arrest on Table Mountain has netted a suspect with an imitation firearm linked to multiple robbery cases, following coordinated efforts by police, SANParks and…

  • Tamlynne Thompson
6 min read
The City's Fire and Rescue Services responded to an accident in Bantry Bay on Sunday after a drunk driver hit two joggers. The female jogger was flung over the barrier wall and was airlifted to road level by crane
SEA POINT

Drunk driving is 'as good as murder'

Two joggers were flung over road barrier during a crash in Bantry Bay over the weekend.

  • Tamlynne Thompson
5 min read
Camps Bay police, together with Camps Bay NGO Ignisive, took pupils from Bishops School of Skills up Table Mountain to show them that there are opportunities beyond their circumstances. Pictured are the pupils, teachers and representatives of Ignisive and Camps Bay SAPS
COMMUNITY COHESION

Empowering marginalised youth

Camps Bay Police and Ignisive inspire pupils to pursue their dreams through outreach programmes.

  • Tamlynne Thompson
5 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
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Police say there has been a spike in robberies and carjacking incidents in the city bowl.
SAPS

Robbery, carjacking trends concern Central police

Cape Town Central police highlight increases in carjackings and robberies at transport hubs and popular tourist spots.

  • Tamlynne Thompson
2 min read
Community police forums across the Western Cape were acknowledged for their work, at a provincial government event at Wittebome civic centre in Wynberg, on Saturday. Representatives from 151 CPFs in the province were invited and the chairperson of each received an appreciation certificate. Members of the Western Cape Provincial CPF Board (pictured), provincial SAPS leaders, and Department of Police Oversight and Community Safety MEC Anroux Marais were among those in attendance.
SAPS

CPFs celebrated

  • Staff Reporter
The city centre.
CITY OF CAPE TOWN

Looking back at the CapeTowner’s headlines of 2024

Looking back at 2024, the city centre has been back to its usual hustle and bustle, recovering well after the Covid-19 pandemic. Reporting back on 2023 at its annual general…

  • Tamlynne Thompson
9 min read
The 876 City Law Enforcement cadets paraded on Friday as part of a joint initiative by the City of Cape Town and the South African Police Service.
SAPS

SAPS, City officers ‘ready’ for festive season safety

“We are ready this festive season”, said Robbie Roberts, director of Law Enforcement in the City of Cape Town at a joint safety parade in the city centre on Friday. The event…

  • Tamlynne Thompson
  • Staff Reporter
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