Dad killed while trying to protect his son: Cape Town – A quiet community has been rocked by the murder of a 67-year-old man who was shot in the head while trying to protect his son from alleged robbers. Victor Miller had been living in Turquoise Street in Pelican Park for more than 20 years, neighbours say. According to them, on Thursday, just after 10.45pm, Victor apparently heard his son, who was believed…
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Parkwood rent office damaged after protesters run amok: Cape Town – The Parkwood rent office has been vandalised as the area remains tense after protests. City of Cape Town authorities say it happened on Sunday night. Parkwood remained on a knife edge on Sunday night following clashes between residents and police, which resulted in a shop being looted and officers being stoned at the weekend. Plumes of smoke engulfed the area on Sunday as violent protests flared, with residents demanding housing from the City. Law enforcement inspector, Wayne Dyason said officers were deployed to the area on Saturday afternoon when residents had put…
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In the headlines: A wrap of the day’s newspapers: Sowetan Grants agent wants R100m Cash Paymaster Services is demanding four times more than what it is getting to continue contributions. Manager beaten up over tenders A North Western municipal manager was attacked by a group of people for freezing R5.1-million project for the refurbishment of graveyards.Business Day Steinhoff: Austrian debt puts…
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Cops losing war on #CITRobberies: Johannesburg – The cash-in-transit vehicles crime is part of a very sophisticated underworld propelled by a corrupt justice system, greed for a posh lifestyle, deceitful traditional healers and thugs who easily kill one another. Dr Hennie Lochner, a senior lecturer in forensic and criminal investigation science at Unisa in Pretoria, who did extensive research interviewing 21 convicted robbers, believes that police have long lost the fight against the scourge of heists. Lochner, who is also a former police detective, said robbers were far too advanced in executing these crimes, leaving the police with no alternative but to use informants as the only means to curb it. Read: #CITRobbery: New…
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Woman killed in gang crossfire, child wounded: A 7-year-old was caught in the crossfire during a shooting which claimed the life of a 27-year-old in Bonteheuwel yesterday. Police spokesperson Andre Traut said: “At around 12pm, a 27-year-old female was shot and killed and a 7-year-old boy was wounded when they were caught in the crossfire when rival…
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Jordaan not going anywhere, says Safa after fresh sexual abuse claim: Johannesburg – The SA Football Association (Safa) has thrown its weight behind its president Danny Jordaan and maintains its leader is not going anywhere, as the football dirty war escalated at the weekend, with fresh allegations of sexual abuse brought against the soccer boss. According to a Sunday newspaper report, a case of sexual harassment has been opened against Jordaan. This is the second case of sexual abuse being investigated against him….
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D-Day for triple-murder accused #VanBreda: Cape Town – It’s D-Day for triple-murder accused Henri van Breda as the Western Cape High Court is expected to deliver judgment today. Henri is accused of bludgeoning his parents, Martin and Teresa, and his older brother Rudi, to death by axe on January 27, 2015. He also faces a charge of attempted murder for an attack on his sister…
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Man’s body found at Pinelands railway station: It’s suspected the man may have been struck by a train. ……
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‘We want houses’: Dominque Booysen from the Parkwood Backyarders Association says that residents have had enough, as they’ve been waiting for homes for many years. ……
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New ANC leadership in FS appeals for unity as court threat emerges: The provincial conference is likely to see a fresh legal threat after some disgruntled ANC members claimed that they were purposely left out. ……
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