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Crazy “The intersection at Kleinvlei Weg and Witteboom Road is a three-way stop but people ignore it like crazy. “There was an accident before, but some serious interventions need to be put here, because this is proof of how dangerous the situation is.” Police spokesperson Constable Ndakhe Gwala said that cops are investigating the incident. Gwala reported: “Kleinvlei detectives are investigating a case of culpable homicide, following an incident that occurred at Melton Way, Melton Rose on 22 December 2025 around 7.01pm. “According to reports, a white Ford fiesta bumped a 9-year-old boy and drove off. The victim succumbed to his injuries and was declared dead by medical personnel. No arrest has been made yet, the matter is under investigation.”…

NATIONAL Commissioner of Police, Lieutenant- General Fannie Masemola, has vowed to continue the fight against gun violence as the Cape Flats bleeds red this Christmas. With fatal shootings reported in Westridge, Mitchells Plain and Valhalla Park on Monday night and yesterday morning respectively, Masemola insisted cops are working hard to make mense feel safer during the festive period. Masemola said: “As SAPS management, we are convinced that this operational plan this festive season is effective and should be maintained for safer holidays...” But he added: “Gun violence seems to be on the rise, and this means we must intensify our efforts to remove these illegal firearms from our streets.” This follows the announcement of 400 new SAPS officers in the Western Cape by MEC for Community Safety, Anroux Marais. However,…

Parenthood The couple’s path to parenthood began after realising that having biological children might not be part of their story. That led them to foster care. Etienne remembers first meeting Judah at Baitul Ansaar home in Beacon Valley. They met him in October 2019. He recalls: “Once he was here, he was the boss. He was already a year old and could fend for himself. The adjustment was not a problem at all.” Hayley said the initial bonding moments were closely observed, with Judah resting peacefully on his mom Hayley’s shoulder – a quiet moment that showed the bond forming between them during his early days with Etienne and Hayley. Judah remained with them while they navigated ongoing court appearances and repeated paperwork renewals, as foster care placements must be…

Anxious She said: “I feel anxious and nervous, as well as an under- lying sense of fear. “Standing up for myself is something I have never done before when someone has wronged me. So this step feels new, uncomfortable, and at times makes me feel as though I’m doing something wrong despite also knowing that I’m doing something right. “Although this has been emotionally difficult, I believe it is necessary and important to speak up.” Earlier this week, MSC Cruises confirmed they were aware of the allegations. The young mommy alleges her dream opportunity became a nightmare on 6 December. After reporting the incident to HR and her agency, she was allegedly told to continue performing with the perpetrator under a “show must go on policy” and warned about abrupt…

TEN of the eleven Anti-Gang Unit (AGU) officers charged with the murder of the alleged Clever Kidz (CK) bendelid Wade Price will now have their Krismis plate served agter tralies after they were denied yesterday. One of the cops was granted R1 000 bail because of health reasons. His 10 colleagues will not spend Christmas in Pollsmoor, as they feared, with nine of them being sent to Brandvlei correctional facility, while the female officer will be detained at Worcester Prison until their next court appearance on January 26. In their previous verskyning at the Athlone Magistrate’s Court last Thursday, the cops claimed that bandiete had threatened them after recognising them while in custody. Ruling The cops, who may not be identified as per court ruling, are facing charges of kidnapping,…