Crime

Families return home after fleeing zama zama violence

Hundreds of people spent two weeks in a community hall in Randfontein after armed gangs terrorised the informal settlement of Sporong

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News | 27 January 2026

Teenager in court for murder of nine people

At least two other suspects in Philippi mass shooting still at large

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Brief | 26 January 2026

Three accused of stealing from Lesotho organisation for the blind

Trio appeared in court on Friday

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Brief | 26 January 2026

Philippi East massacre: Cops contradict each other on arrests

Suspects appear to have been taken in for questioning, but not arrested

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Brief | 20 January 2026

Cape Flats murders are on the rise

Some areas have improved, but the overall picture is grim

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Charts | 16 January 2026

St Lucia fishers take government to court

Celempilo Mduli was shot dead by rangers while fishing at night. Five years later, his family is still seeking answers.

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Feature | 14 January 2026

Philippi residents beat, stone and burn man to death for robbery

“People are fed up and disappointed with the police and the justice system, and are now forced to take the law into their own hands.”

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Brief | 12 January 2026

City of Cape Town hits back against extortion

SANCO accused of threats and intimidation at MyCiTI bus depot; denies any link to extortion

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Feature | 12 December 2025

“Wrest control of the clinics from the hands of the vigilantes” judge tells state

Xenophobia is one of the greatest threats to democracy and human rights, says Judge Stuart Wilson

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Law | 4 December 2025