The town of Brakpan has been rocked after a Police Sergeant killed his wife and injured some family members, following a domestic dispute. He then turned the weapon on himself, killing himself instantly. According to the Independent Police Investigative Directorate, the murder occurred at about 16:30 on 25 August 2025. Brakpan rocked after a Police Sergeant kills wife, injuring 4 family members IPID-Spokesperson Lizzy Suping says the accused sergeant was
Western Cape Anti-Gang Unit detectives have arrested a 23-year-old man in connection with a shooting in front of the Mitchell’s Plain Magistrate’s Court on Monday. The brazen shooting left one person dead, while another was seriously wounded. Two men had just left the courthouse, after appearing on separate double murder charges, when they were surprised by armed suspects who opened fire. Police were initially looking for four suspects. It is not
The Western Cape High Court has granted the Western Cape Mobility Department an urgent interdict to implement measures in response to the ongoing mini-bus taxi-related violence in Mfuleni, Somerset West, Nomzamo and Lwandle. A series of taxi shootings over the past week has resulted in at least six deaths, with several people shot and wounded. The Western Cape Government announced earlier this week that it was taking urgent steps, including applying for
Former Springbok coach Peter de Villiers has been acquitted of all charges of sexual assault. The case was heard in the Malmesbury Regional Court on Thursday, at which time the court ruled that there was insufficient evidence to support the allegations. The case was brought against him in early 2024 by a former colleague in the GOOD Party, who claimed that De Villiers had assaulted her at a work event.
The Intercare Blouberg Marathon is taking place this weekend, 30 and 31 August, and the organisers have alerted road users to be aware of several roads that will be affected. Hosted by the West Coast Athletic Club, the event features four race distances, catering for both seasoned athletes and casual runners. Race Schedule: 42.2km Marathon – Saturday, 30 August 2025 | Start: 6:30am 21.1km Half Marathon – Sunday, 31 August 2025
