Hout Bay community in fear after brutal triple murder rocks Imizamo Yethu
Three men were found shot dead inside a vehicle in Imizamo Yethu, Hout Bay, on Tuesday night, in what police believe may be linked to ongoing turf wars in the area.
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Phoenix man killed in suspected targeted hit
A man was shot and killed in what appears to be a targeted Phoenix shooting in Westham, KwaZulu-Natal, on Sunday evening.
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Suspect in custody after wounding 20 victims in Sydney mass shooting
A 60-year-old man has been arrested after allegedly firing up to 100 bullets into a busy Sydney street, leaving 20 people injured.
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Under-pressure Anti-Gang Unit makes breakthrough in Athlone Magistrate’s Court shooting
The Western Cape’s Anti-Gang Unit has arrested a 24-year-old suspect in connection with the Athlone Magistrate’s Court shooting, as police struggle with rising gang-related killings.
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Three double murders in one day grip Kraaifontein in fear
Police are investigating three double murders in the latest Kraaifontein shooting incidents, as gang violence continues to terrorise the community.
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Cape Town police scramble to contain gang violence amid latest Athlone magistrate’s court shooting
Police are investigating after a man was killed in an Athlone magistrate’s court shooting, as Cape Town faces a surge in deadly gang violence.
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Man arrested after shooting outside Western Cape High Court [video]
Police took a man into custody after an armed standoff and gunfire incident in the Western Cape High Court shooting today.
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Macassar taxi rank shooting kills two, bystanders injured
Two taxi drivers were killed and two bystanders wounded when gunmen opened fire at the Macassar taxi rank on Tuesday morning.
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Man linked to Baby Moegsien Isaacs murder has a history of gun violence, authorities confirm
A suspect wanted in connection with the killing of two-month-old Moegsien Isaacs was twice arrested for illegal firearm possession, but both cases were withdrawn, according to City official JP Smith.
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Western Cape SAPS under scrutiny as gang-related murders surge
A rise in gang violence in Cape Town, including the shooting of a four-month-old baby and multiple mass shootings, has raised questions about SAPS’ ability to control crime.
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Cape Town investigators baffled as more bodies pile up in Muizenberg
Cape Town police were called to a harrowing crime scene in Xakabantu, Muizenberg, where three victims were targeted in a well-orchestrated shooting.
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Gang-related mass shooting kills five in Lotus River
Five people were killed in a Lotus River mass shooting this morning, as Cape Town police investigate a wave of suspected gang-related attacks.
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Times Square shooting sparks fear amid rising violent incidents
A teenager has been arrested after three people were injured in a shooting at New York’s Times Square, with police linking the violence to a dispute outside a fast-food restaurant.
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Police investigate Philippi triple murder and attempted murder after early morning shooting
Police have launched a murder investigation after three people were shot dead and one injured in a Philippi East home during an early morning attack.
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Cape Town police arrest suspect in Kanana mass shooting
A suspect in the Kanana mass shooting that left seven dead has been arrested, while Cape Town police continue to search for another man linked to the case.
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Cape Town police release images of ‘persons of interest’ in Kanana mass shooting
Police have asked for help finding two men who may have information about the Kanana mass shooting that left seven people dead.
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Kanana mass shooting: Seven men killed in targeted ambush
Seven men were killed in a mass shooting in Kanana, Cape Town, in what police believe may have been a targeted attack.
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Barbs Industrial Cafe deadly shooting linked to rivalry over illegal gold mining – source
Two men were killed and a third wounded in a targeted shooting at Barbs Industrial Cafe in Barberton, Mpumalanga, allegedly linked to ongoing rivalries over illegal gold mining.
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Man killed in brazen shooting near Gugulethu Mall
A man was shot and killed near Gugulethu Mall in a broad daylight attack as Cape Town reels from a series of deadly shootings.
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Kraaifontein primary school principal gunned down in suspected hit
A Kraaifontein primary school principal was fatally shot, and a female passenger injured, in a suspected hit outside a Wallacedene school.
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Brutal shooting of man outside Hillbrow tavern caught on CCTV [video]
The CCTV footage, circulating on social media, shows the brutal shooting of two individuals in an incident that has left the Hillbrow community shaken.
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Man executed at Delft taxi rank in suspected hit
A man was fatally shot in a suspected hit at Delft’s Palm Taxi Rank on Thursday morning. Here’s what we know.
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White River arms merchant arrested with eight AK-47s
White River SAPS apprehended a notorious arms dealer with eight AK-47s and military-grade weapons after a high-speed chase.
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KwaMashu thugs from viral shooting video arrested, KZN police confirm
The footage showed the men brazenly discharging firearms at the KwaMashu hostel, an act that sparked fears of escalating gang violence in the region.
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Verulam man killed in his home in suspected assassination
On Tuesday morning, a 42-year-old man was found dead in his room in an outbuilding in Trenance Park, Verulam.
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Shooting at Eldorado Park school leaves two pupils injured
On a chaotic day in Eldorado Park, violence broke out across multiple schools, leaving students and parents in shock.
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Watch: Elsies River man arrested for killing 19-year-old woman
The incident took place in Bergpas Street, Leonsdale, where the body of a 32-year-old woman was discovered.
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Five shot dead in Khayelitsha cash-in-transit heist
The suspects were allegedly planning a cash-in-transit heist when they were confronted by members of a private security company.
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Mpumalanga police make breakthrough in businessman assassination
According to police, the businessman was shot inside his vehicle, while the other two passengers escaped without injuries.
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Footage showing aftermath of Mitchells Plain tavern shooting surfaces online
New footage has surfaced online showing the aftermath of the Mitchells Plain tavern shooting, which left three dead and six injured.