Crime

Anatomy of a Community’s Response: The Strand McDonald’s Robbery and Lessons in Vigilance

On a quiet Sunday night, the peaceful Strand community was shocked when armed robbers targeted their local McDonald’s. But instead…

7 months ago

The Fall of Ace Ncobo: A Scandal Rocks South African Football

Ace Ncobo, once a respected referee and top official in South African football, now faces serious fraud and money laundering…

7 months ago

Al-Azhar Masjied: A Beacon in District Six’s Ongoing Story

AlAzhar Masjied in District Six is a special place where faith and history meet. It offers peace and hope to…

7 months ago

Power, Process, and Perception: Reflecting on the JP Smith Search and Seizure Controversy

The JP Smith controversy in Cape Town began when police searched his office, sparking a heated debate about fairness and…

7 months ago

Under Siege: Intercape, Organized Crime, and the Battle for Safe Transit in South Africa

Intercape, a major bus company in South Africa, is facing a frightening wave of violence from organized crime groups attacking…

7 months ago

Betrayal in Kirstenhof: How an Animal Welfare Non-Profit Lost Its Way

In Kirstenhof, a peaceful suburb, a trusted animal charity called K9 Patrol Pet Army was found to be neglecting and…

7 months ago

Shadows and Spotlight: The Ncobo Case and the Battle for Integrity in South African Football

The Ncobo case is a big scandal in South African football where Andile “Ace” Ncobo and his wife face charges…

7 months ago

Crashing Into the Spotlight: 3GAR, Celebrity, and Accountability on Cape Town’s Atlantic Seaboard

In March, Cape Town’s famous musician 3GAR crashed his expensive McLaren on a busy road, caught on clear CCTV, but…

7 months ago

Cape Town’s LEAP: Rekindling Trust and Safety in a City at a Crossroads

Cape Town’s Law Enforcement Advancement Plan (LEAP) is a bold effort to make the city safer by doubling police officers…

7 months ago

Life at the Frontlines: Paramedics in the Cape Flats

Paramedics working in the Cape Flats face danger every day, navigating violent neighborhoods called “Red Zones” where they cannot enter…

7 months ago