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South African Police Service (SAPS)

SAPS Lost Firearms Spark Outrage

SAPS Lost Firearms Spark Outrage

Police have confirmed 3,422 SAPS lost firearms vanished between 2019 and 2024, with criminals stealing most of them. Only 559 guns were recovered. Acting Minister Firoz Cachalia dismissed claims of 7,500 missing weapons in criminal hands and announced a full investigation. A
December 12, 2025
Western Cape Rape Kit Shortage Exposes SAPS Crisis

Western Cape Rape Kit Shortage Exposes SAPS Crisis

An urgent oversight visit has exposed a crippling Western Cape rape kit shortage that leaves shelves empty, cases stalled and survivors failed. With more than 20 stations out of D1 kits and expired stock at FCS units, detectives say prosecutions and justice
December 11, 2025
Hawks Quiet on Prinsloo Guns Recovery Progress

Hawks Quiet on Prinsloo Guns Recovery Progress

Hawks quiet on Prinsloo guns stays the headline as the unit withholds recovery figures for more than 2 000 stolen SAPS firearms. Communities want clear numbers, timelines and proof the state can trace and remove the remaining weapons.
November 12, 2025
Khayelitsha Vigilante Attacks Kill Four

Khayelitsha Vigilante Attacks Kill Four

Four men were killed in suspected Khayelitsha vigilante attacks, sparking condemnation from community leaders. Police have launched investigations as calls grow for stronger action against crime.
September 30, 2025
Cape Flats Shootings: Winde Meets Cachalia After 11 Killed

Cape Flats Shootings: Winde Meets Cachalia After 11 Killed

Eleven people were killed in a single night as Cape Flats shootings escalated. Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia conceded there’s still no adequate anti-gang plan, while Premier Alan Winde pushed for urgent, joint action, intelligence-led policing and measurable deadlines to stop the
September 11, 2025
Cape Flats Gang Violence Surges, Patekile Resignation Demanded
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Cape Flats Gang Violence Surges, Patekile Resignation Demanded

Cape Flats gang violence surges, with 26 killings in a week prompting demands for SAPS Commissioner Patekile’s resignation. Activists seek SANDF intervention, while SAPS intensifies operations. Government plans targeted patrols and youth programs to curb the crisis, as communities rally for peace.
September 3, 2025
Lotus River Shooting Leaves One Dead, Four Injured

Lotus River Shooting Leaves One Dead, Four Injured

A 20-year-old man has been killed and four others injured in a Lotus River shooting after gunmen opened fire from a passing vehicle in 5th Avenue. Police say no arrests have been made and are appealing for information, as the attack forms
August 15, 2025
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