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The Case for Being a “Nosy” Neighbour
In estates and complexes, we often hear everything from barking dogs to late-night parties. But when the noise is a scream, why do we hesitate to act? A writer shares her…
New Eastern Cape massacre sparks urgent calls for action on gun violence
The latest mass shooting, which left six people dead in Qumbu, follows the killing of 18 people in the province last month This content is restricted to registered users and…
Gang threats lead to school absenteeism and business closures in Cape township
A letter, apparently written by gangsters in Philippi, warns they will kill Somalis if extortion fees are paid to their rivals
Denel’s plant near Macassar stays put, despite residents’ concerns
Two investigations into separate explosions at the Rheinmetall Denel Munition depot near Macassar continue
Report arrests Cele’s claims of Western Cape having most policing resources in South Africa
According to the annual report, there is a shortage of 548 detectives in the province, and one detective deals with between 40 and 60 cases
Triple murder in Khayelitsha investigated by police
Three young women have been shot dead execution-style in one of Cape Town’s gang-riddled communities
Ipid report clears cops of misconduct for use of water cannon on Sassa crowd
The Independent Police Investigative Directorate found no misconduct was committed by police who used a water cannon on a crowd outside the Sassa office in Bellville, Cape Town