Seaside Community Newspaper
VREDENBURG – In a dramatic turn of events, the mother of missing child Joshlin, along with three others, is facing charges of human trafficking and kidnapping. The suspects, Kelly Smith, Jacquine Appolis, Steveno van Rhyn, and Phumza Sigaqo made a brief appearance in Vredenburg Magistrate Court today. Emotions ran high as a large crowd from […]
SALDANHA – A community search party conducting a search in Saldanha on Saturday evening made a disturbing discovery: a bloodied sheet, blue shorts, and a knife were found in an open field. Police have taken these items into custody for forensic analysis. While unconfirmed reports are circulating, authorities have released no official information suggesting a […]
CAPE TOWN – In a relentless pursuit of curbing the surge in gang-related violence, law enforcement efforts in the Western Cape led to a high-speed chase resulting in the arrest of two suspects, aged 16 and 27, on Thursday, January 25, 2024. Members attached to the Public Order Police were on patrol near Heideveld, on […]
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 […]
Heed the horizon, not handbags: Signal Hill sunset turns sour for some as pickpockets lurk beneath the beauty. The iconic panorama of Cape Town bathed in golden light draws locals and tourists alike to Signal Hill’s grassy slopes. But amidst the breathtaking sunsets, a less picturesque trend is emerging – stealthy thefts marring the experience. […]
STRAND – A swift investigation by the Provincial Serious and Violence Crimes Unit has led to the arrests of two suspects in the brutal shooting of a 41-year-old municipal worker just outside the Strand Municipal building on Monday morning. The incident occurred at around 8:15, leaving the victim, an employee of the City of Cape […]
