Social media can fuel vigilante attacks

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Social media websites used to name and shame lawbreakers or make residents aware of crime in their area have potential negative consequences.

Woman abducted, robbed in ‘taxi’ ordeal

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A woman was abducted and held captive on New Year’s Day by two men posing as a taxi driver and guard in Green Point.

From dream home to eviction nightmare

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A couple have so far spent more than R30 000 in their bid to evict a pastor who refused to move out of their home.

Tip-off leads to R3m abalone bust

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A tip-off led to one of the biggest abalone busts of police raided an illegal processing plant, seizing thousands of abalone worth an estimated R3 million.

Mall robbers get bolder for holiday season

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The crime spree targeting cellphone and jewellery stores around Cape Town appears to be intensifying.

Scam targets ‘chink’ in banks’ armour

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Many wouldn't look twice at a R99 deduction from their account, and that's exactly what the latest scam relies on.

Kids caught in gang shooting crossfire

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Residents say gang members have suddenly appeared and started shooting at anything that moved - including children.

'Man sold neighbours' daughter'

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20 years of never-ending searching have failed to reveal whereabouts of missing girl.

SA’s talent turns out for ‘X Factor’

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Hundreds of Capetonians braved the cold and rain for the chance to feature in South Africa’s first X-Factor season.

Theron murder case moves to high court

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The murder case involving a teen couple, who are accused of killing Rosemary Theron, has been moved to the Western Cape High Court.

Roux finds fame with rap

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Oscar Pistorius’ advocate Barry Roux has found unexpected “fame” in a hilarious rap parody.

Mob beats alleged robber to death

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A man was beaten to death by an enraged mob in Philippi after he allegedly tried to break into a tuckshop.

Mecca pilgrims scammed

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Hajj Watch announced that they had uncovered an allegedly fraudulent scheme promising discounted pilgrimages to Mecca.

Juju sets sights on Western Cape

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EFF leader Julius Malema told supporters at his party’s manifesto launch that the Cape will be won by either the EFF or the DA.

Christmas celebrations can be crackers

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Poop logs? Decorating a tree with spiders and cobwebs? These are just two of the odd traditions from around the world, writes Kowthar Solomons

Cape in top gear for safety

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The City of Cape Town and police are geared up to ensure Capetonians are safe this festive season.

Hockey stick killer back in court

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Graeme Eadie, who beat a man to death during a road rage incident, is accused of assaulting a 67-year-old man.

Guest robbed in councillor’s driveway

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A Cape Town councillor’s two young grandchildren watched in horror as a guest was held at gunpoint by four men.

Shoot-out at Monte Vista centre

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A security guard was killed and another seriously injured when a gang of robbers attacked a cash-in-transit van in Monte Vista Boulevard.

Green crèche a boost for food security

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A Cape Town creche has gone green, boasting new features which include a vertical vegetable garden.

Shaskia: fear grips Mitchells Plain

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Mitchells Plain is on a knife-edge, its panicked residents searching frantically for missing Shaskia Michaels.

Horror of abuse in heart of Winelands

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After the rape of a seven-year-old boy and a four-month-old baby, Ceres has been hit by another wave of sexual violence.

‘We lost that closeness we had’

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The community of Vredebes in Ceres, where a seven-year-old boy and a four-month-old baby were recently raped, say poverty has driven them apart.

SA’s shocking crime wave goes viral

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SA's high crime rate is going viral, with footage from CCTV and private security making its way on to YouTube.

Arsonists set DA man’s home alight

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The arsonists who attacked his home left Luzuko Mngqibisa a note in which they called him a "dog of Helen Zille".