The City of Cape Town has defended an “informal” engagement between Metro Police cadets and US Marines at Muizenberg Beach, describing it as a positive, no-cost fitness exchange aimed at boosting morale and benchmarking physical standards. Mayoral Committee Member for Safety and Security, JP Smith, said the session formed part of the City’s growing emphasis on physical readiness within its Public Safety Training College. “The engagement between the City’s Public Safety Training
Attacks on Metro Police officers are on the rise, with the latest incident unfolding in Athlone, where officers were pelted with stones while making an arrest. Police had been responding to reports of gunfire at the Vlei informal settlement yesterday when they identified a suspect in possession of a firearm. The man attempted to flee but was quickly apprehended, and a 9mm Ruger pistol along with 18 rounds of ammunition was seized.
Nine police officers have been released on bail of R3,000 each by the Bultfontein Magistrate’s Court in the Free State following their arrest in connection with the killing of four people, including a fellow police officer, in a 2024 incident. The Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) says the officers are facing four counts of murder. IPID spokesperson Phaladi Shuping says the police officers, members of the Public Order Police Unit, were responding
A 50-year-old man is facing serious charges of drug possession and dealing after a police operation in Bonteheuwel yesterday led to a significant discovery at his home. The South African Police Service (SAPS) says they responded to a tip-off about drugs being sold at a residence in Rooi Els Street. Police spokesperson Ndakhe Gwala says they discovered not only drugs but money as well. “Members of Public Order Policing were patrolling around the
The National Prosecuting Authority has confirmed that a decision has been taken to prosecute individuals implicated in the tragic deaths of mental healthcare users during the Life Esidimeni transfers. The Life Esidimeni tragedy, which unfolded between 2015 and 2016, resulted in the deaths of at least 141 vulnerable psychiatric patients after their unlawful removal from licensed care facilities to unregistered and ill-equipped NGOs. It is regarded as one of the most serious
