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Western Cape crime

Sex-video cop Patrick Mbotho — Parliament refers appointment to PSC for 'urgent and in-depth investigation'

South Africa

Sex-video cop Patrick Mbotho — Parliament refers appointment to PSC for 'urgent and in-depth investigation'

By Marianne Thamm

The WholeWeek Wrap with Daily Maverick (9 September 2024)

South Africa

The WholeWeek Wrap with Daily Maverick (9 September 2024)

By Carte Blanche and Daily Maverick

Hired killer’s testimony puts drug dealer in jail for life

South Africa

Hired killer’s testimony puts drug dealer in jail for life

By Vincent Cruywagen

Western Cape extortions and brutal kidnappings prompt foreign nationals to pack up and go home

South Africa

Western Cape extortions and brutal kidnappings prompt foreign nationals to pack up and go home

By Vincent Cruywagen

Safety structures’ infighting hampers crime prevention in Mitchells Plain

South Africa

Safety structures’ infighting hampers crime prevention in Mitchells Plain

By Suné Payne

Winde rapped over lack of detail in Safety Plan

South Africa

Winde rapped over lack of detail in Safety Plan

By Suné Payne

Another bloody weekend in Cape Town, with SANDF appearing unprepared for deployment

South Africa

Another bloody weekend in Cape Town, with SANDF appearing unprepared for deployment

By Rebecca Davis

Plato aims to inject extra R165m into Cape Town policing

South Africa

Plato aims to inject extra R165m into Cape Town policing

By Suné Payne