Western Cape crime Archives

South Africa Records 4,638 Kidnappings in Three Months as Gauteng Emerges as Epicentre

South Africa recorded 4,638 kidnapping cases between April and June 2026, with Gauteng accounting for more than half of all

MDNtv / August 25, 2026

A police 10111 operator is facing an internal disciplinary investigation after a Cape Town motorist alleged that his desperate emergency

The South African Police Service (SAPS) in the Western Cape has announced a cash reward of up to R50,000 for

MDN NEWS / February 21, 2026

The man known as the Sasko Truck robbery kingpin must be sentenced to five life imprisonment. The National Prosecuting

MDNtv / January 5, 2026

A man has been caught stealing gold bracelets at Broadway Square Mall in Strand. The incident has sparked concern over

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