cape town crime

Cape Town’s Uphill Battle: Firearms, Crime, and the Persistence of Law Enforcement

Cape Town faces a tough fight against illegal guns and rising crime, with deadly assault rifles often found on the…

3 days ago

Through the Glass: Understanding and Responding to Smash-and-Grab Incidents in Cape Town

Smashandgrab incidents in Cape Town are quick breakins targeting valuables inside cars, often happening at traffic lights or busy intersections.…

3 days ago

Cape Town’s Struggle for Safety: Guns, Justice, and the Battle for Local Empowerment

Cape Town struggles to turn illegal gun arrests into convictions because its courts and forensic labs are slow and understaffed.…

3 days ago

Shadows Over Brackenfell: Crime, Courage, and Community in Cape Town’s Northern Suburbs

In Cape Town’s Northern Suburbs like Brackenfell, crime from drugs and gangs shadows daily life, but police and community groups…

3 days ago

Cape Town at a Tipping Point: The Anti-Gang Unit’s Struggle for Survival

Cape Town is fighting a tough battle against gang violence, but its AntiGang Unit is running out of the tools…

3 months ago

Shadows on Strand Street: Drug Enforcement and Urban Realities in Cape Town’s CBD

In Cape Town’s busy city center, police work hard every day to fight drug crime. They watch closely, use cameras,…

5 months ago

Cape Town’s Battle for Safety: A Closer Look at Policing, Community, and Hope

Cape Town is fighting gang violence with strong police actions, community teamwork, and the power of art. Police recently took…

5 months ago

A Night on Voortrekker Road: Cape Town’s Ongoing Battle Against Fraud

On a lively Sunday morning in Cape Town, officers made a surprising arrest on Voortrekker Road. They found a driver…

9 months ago