Mystery shrouds ‘hit’ on husband

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Any idyllic impressions surrounding the nine-year marriage of Petina Coetzee, 44, and her husband Austin, 66, were shattered.

Cop suspected of being linked to gangster's murder

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Claims of intricate underworld dealings involving 28s gangsters working with cops and controlling the club scene in Strand have emerged.

Cops rescue abducted man

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A complaint from a resident in Manenberg led to metro police officers unravelling a kidnapping case and finding the victim beaten and shackled.

Politics interferes with high-profile murder probe

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A political squabble apparently derailed investigations into one of the most sensational underworld killings in the Western Cape this year.

Hitch-hiker, trans woman, prophet accuse Vearey

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Three self-styled informants were focused on when Major-General Jeremy Vearey accused MEC Dan Plato of orchestrating a smear campaign to tarnish his name.

Ex-Proteas player accused of assaulting teen outside school

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A former Proteas cricketer who has apparently been in hot water before is the focus of two separate probes after allegedly assaulting a teen.

Gang violence: Cape Town ponders court action

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The City of Cape Town is now being prepared to go to court to have gang hot spots declared disaster zones.

Chilling details of Rohde murder

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Shocking details about the suspected murder Jason Rohde's wife have emerged, with a post-mortem suggesting she was strangled and smothered.

Violent tow-truck turf war kicks into overdrive

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Tow-truckers mention names of three alleged gang kingpins they suspect are pulling the strings in the industry.

Petros failed in his duty, say cops

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A former top cop who headed police in Gauteng when one of his officers stole thousands of police-seized firearms will not face action, but not all are happy with ...

Hikers, cyclists warned after mountain muggings

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Hikers using trails along the southern peninsula have been warned to be extra cautious following three muggings in the area over two days.

Watch VideoPolice escort for alleged gun runner

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Irshaad Laher, accused of selling stolen police weapons to Cape Flats gangsters, was confronted by Pagad at his court appearance.

Teacher cleared of raping girl

Caryn Dolley|Published

A teacher from one of the country’s top private girls’ schools, falsely accused of rape by a pupil, has demanded a public apology from the girl.

Timeline of a brutal family murder

Caryn Dolley|Published

Just hours before three members of the van Breda family were hacked to death, raised voices were heard coming from the plush De Zalze home.

Gun leads to arrests for killing sergeant

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A murdered cop’s firearm, which was stolen three years ago, led the Hawks to his suspected killers – and they were already behind bars, facing charges for a string ...

Tow trucker burglary suspect shot dead

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The murder of a tow truck driver has lifted the lid on a suspicious burglary he may have orchestrated at a client’s home just days before he was gunned down.

Years of probes underpin gang killings

Caryn Dolley|Published

A murdered leading gangster formed a crucial part of an investigation into one of the Western Cape’s most ruthless gangs.

Mark Lifman’s cars auctioned to pay back Sars

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Four luxury cars belonging to one of SA’s most controversial businessmen were auctioned as Sars tightened its squeeze on him to recover money he owes.

Teacher appears on rape charge

Caryn Dolley|Published

One of SA’s most prestigious private girls’ schools is dealing with claims that a teacher raped a pupil – one of two sex assault scandals to rock high schools in ...

Two held in fraud raid

Caryn Dolley|Published

A co-ordinated operation saw the Hawks raid three properties linked to a Cape Town businessman facing fraud charges involving millions of rands.

Thuli’s snitch threatened her predecessor

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Sylvano Hendricks, a transgender woman, who told Thuli Madonsela she was the target of an alleged hit has admitted threatening to harm Madonsela's predecessor.

Why was gang boss at tyre shop attack site?

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Mystery over motive for arson attack on Observatory tyre shop deepens after alleged Sexy Boys gang boss visits the scene

Gangs behind naval base burglary?

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The gangsters apparently intend acquiring the weapons for gang wars and are using military vehicles to smuggle firearms.

Madonsela shaken by 'hit' reports

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Suspected gang boss Jerome 'Donkie' Booysen denies rumours he was paid R740 000 to assassinate Public Protector Thuli Madonsela.

MEC Plato joins march after police officer shot

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Another policeman has been gunned down - this time in the heart of gang hot spot Delft in the Western Cape.