The Cape Navigator

Seaside Community Newspaper

Day: January 24, 2024

Surge in Smash-and-Grab ‘Window Shopping’ Prompts Urgent Call for Greater Vigilance

Surge in Smash-and-Grab ‘Window Shopping’ Prompts Urgent Call for Greater Vigilance

The City of Cape Town is grappling with a concerning surge in smash-and-grab incidents along the notorious Jakes Gerwel Drive, with intersections such as Bluegum, Bofors, Jakkalsvlei, and the N2 identified as hotspots. Recent statistics from the Metro Police Strategic Surveillance Unit reveal a notable increase in these crimes, sparking a renewed call for motorists […]

AA Warns of Possible Fuel Price Increases in February

AA Warns of Possible Fuel Price Increases in February

Unaudited fuel data from the Central Energy Fund (CEF) suggests potential increases in all grades of fuel, except for illuminating paraffin. The Automobile Association (AA) has issued a press release on the mid-January fuel price outlook, expressing a negative view of the anticipated fuel prices for February. According to the AA, consumers should brace for […]

Cross-Border Financial Crime: Two Suspects Sentenced for Theft and Money Laundering Scandal

Cross-Border Financial Crime: Two Suspects Sentenced for Theft and Money Laundering Scandal

KENILWORTH, CAPE TOWN – In a recent verdict from the Specialised Commercial Crime Court on Monday, January 22, 2024, two individuals were sentenced to lengthy prison terms for their involvement in a sophisticated theft and money laundering scheme. The case exposed a convoluted financial trail that extended beyond national borders, leading to the arrest and […]

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