Crime

The Urban Theatre of Risk: Smash-and-Grab Crimes in Cape Town’s Modern Life

Smashandgrab crimes in Cape Town happen when thieves quickly break car windows to steal valuables, often late in the afternoon…

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Rising Beyond Silence: Shauna Rhoda’s Stand Against Gender-Based Violence

Shauna Rhoda bravely shared her story after surviving violent abuse by a police officer in South Africa. Instead of hiding…

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A City’s Conscience on Trial: The Case of Shamiema Jacobs and the Complexities of Justice in Cape Town

The case of Shamiema Jacobs in Cape Town has stirred deep emotions and fierce debate, as she faces charges of…

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Shadows Behind Closed Doors: The Dagbreek Retirement Home Scandal

The Dagbreek Retirement Home scandal shocked the quiet town of Welkom when hidden cameras revealed cruel abuse of elderly residents…

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Shadows and Struggle: Inside the Ongoing Battle at Pollsmoor Prison

Pollsmoor Prison is bursting at the seams, holding more prisoners than it was built for, which fuels violence and illegal…

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White-Collar Crime in Cape Town: The Case of Martin Korver and Its Broader Implications

Martin Korver, a director of two companies in Cape Town, stole millions by secretly moving company money into his own…

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Fraying Trust: The South African Police Service and a Crisis of Legitimacy

The South African Police Service (SAPS) struggles with deep public mistrust because of its dark past in apartheid, ongoing corruption,…

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Fear at the Crossroads: Smash-and-Grab Attacks Plague Elsies River

Elsies River, once a quiet suburb, now lives in fear of smashandgrab attacks that happen at busy intersections. Organized gangs…

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Violence at a Crossroads: Taxi Industry Turmoil and Urban Safety in Cape Town

In Cape Town’s Maitland area, a simple traffic argument between taxi drivers exploded into a violent stabbing, shocking the local…

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Shadows and Light: Allegations, Integrity, and the Fragile Trust in South Africa’s Judiciary

In South Africa, shocking claims have surfaced that some judges, police, and crime groups might be secretly working together. This…

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