“Ultimate Goal: Finding the Child Alive!” – Lt Gen Patekile Urges Action as Four Face Trafficking Charges in Joshlin Smith’s Case! VREDENBURG – In a dramatic turn of events surrounding the disappearance of six-year-old Joshlin Smith, Western Cape Provincial Commissioner, Lt Gen TE Patekile, emphasized the ongoing efforts to locate the missing child. The situation […]
As the search for six-year-old Joshlin Smith from Diazville in Saldanha Bay continues, Western Cape detectives are zeroing in on a crucial phase of their investigation. The spotlight is now on four individuals who are currently undergoing intense questioning in connection with the ominous disappearance that has gripped the local community. The investigative team has […]
SALDANHA – In a swift response to a plea from Saldanha Mayor Andre Truter, the City of Cape Town (CoCT) has dispatched a team of policing resources to reinforce the search for six-year-old Joshlin Smith, who has been missing for over 10 days. The move comes after concerns were raised about the sustainability of the […]
The disappearance of a citizen, especially a child, is a societal tragedy. It demands a concerted effort to locate the missing person and provide answers to their loved ones. However, more than 2715 missing persons cases in South Africa suggest that the South African Police Service (SAPS) might be failing to fulfil this critical duty. […]
The South African Police Service (SAPS) headquarters in Pretoria has been declared unfit for human occupation and evacuated due to shocking hygienic and safety violations. The building, purchased for R900 million just eight years ago, will remain sealed until it passes critical inspections. Solidarity’s Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) department, accompanied by a Department of […]
CAPE TOWN – Plumstead residents are expressing growing fears over rising incidents of crime, allegedly exacerbated by extended streetlight outages in the area. A frustrated resident took to social media to warn neighbours, stating: “Two young males were threatened with a gun by individuals walking in Leonard Street… Street lights have been out in Rule […]
The recent use of a South African Police Service (SAPS) helicopter to transport Minister of Police Bheki Cele to an ANC manifesto launch has sparked a fiery debate. Critics like Ian Cameron, a public safety consultant, decry the move as a blatant misuse of public resources for political gain. Meanwhile, supporters defend the Minister’s actions […]
The South African Police Service (SAPS) has issued a stark warning about a viral social media advertisement falsely claiming to offer positions in the SAPS Reservists Training Programme. Of particular concern is the fraudulent ad’s requirement for applicants to have a “Criminal Record.” SAPS took to X, formerly Twitter, to alert citizens, stating, “BEWARE! There […]
CAPE TOWN – In recent times, the Western Cape has been graced with a deficient number of media reports coming from the South African Police Service (SAPS). With an average of a mere 2 reports per day in January 2024, it raises critical questions about the transparency and accuracy of the limited information provided to […]
TABLE VIEW, CAPE TOWN – In a shocking turn of events, an alleged well-known homeless man was found dead in a communal parking area at Flamingo Square on Blauwberg Road, Table View. The circumstances surrounding the death are uncertain, with speculations ranging from a possible stabbing to strangulation. Residents are growing increasingly concerned as details […]