Innholdsfortegnelse for 2026-01-23 i Daily Voice

ACTING Police Minister Firoz Cachalia has admitted that the South African Police Service (SAPS) aren’t up to the job of arresting the kopseer of gun violence in the Western Cape. Cachalia made the remarks during a visit to the Nelson Mandela Bay metro on Wednesday, where he chaired a crime-focused engagement with local stakeholders. “I do not believe we are currently in a position to defeat this crime,” Cachalia said. “They are on a killing spree in the Western Cape…” He added that the use and effectiveness of police anti-gang units remained a concern. “I have made some observations, and I have indicated that the challenge of organised crime in the provinces of the Western and Eastern Cape is one we still have to confront,” he said. Cachalia spoke…

Trade The suspected trade in stolen headstones has hit close to home for one local councillor, who said it cost them R16 000 to replace a gesteelde kopsteen. Councillor and a member of the mayoral committee (MMC) for safety and security at Sol Plaatje Municipality, Nomizizi Shwababa, said she would request the mayoral committee to boost security at cemeteries in the city. She said: “There is a shortage of security guards, but something needs to be done to preserve the dignity of the deceased.” SAPS Northern Cape spokesperson Warrant Officer Molefi Shemane said no cases had been registered relating to the vandalism of headstones for investigation, but encouraged affected members of the public to report such cases at their nearest police station.…

Driver Dyason said officers questioned the driver about his behaviour and noticed that he was not wearing a seatbelt. The driver was asked to produce his driver’s licence and later granted permission for officers to search the vehicle. “A strong smell of fish led officers to inspect the boot, where black bags containing West Coast rock lobster tails were found,” Dyason said. The three male suspects - aged 26, 33 and 43, all from Grassy Park - were arrested and taken to Athlone SAPS. They face charges of transporting West Coast rock lobster without a permit and possession of 1 000 West Coast rock lobster tails without a permit, Dyason confirmed.…

Evidence “As the state, we do have the prima facie evidence to charge the accused with the charges of murder. “There is a case that the accused needs to answer. “If the accused did not abandon his bail, the case was surely going to oppose his release on bail. “He is facing 14 counts of murder, those are very serious charges.” Dludla will return to court on 5 March. The accident, which sent shockwaves across Gauteng and the country, involved a scholar transport vehicle and a truck. Fourteen learners have died from the crash, while others sustained injuries. Three learners are still receiving medical treatment following the crash. Authorities have confirmed that the injured pupils remain in hospital as investigations into the circumstances surrounding the collision continue. On Tuesday, IOL…

AT LEAST six vroue have now come forward with claims to have taken out protection orders against a Garden Route artist arrested for the brutal murder of an ex-police officer. Those protection orders painted the accused Bevan van Druten, who made an appearance in the magistrate’s court in Plettenberg Bay on Wednesday, as a ‘scary, scary man’. Cutting a lonely figure in the dock, Van Druten, 53, was formally charged with the murder of ex-police detective, Nicky van Heerden, who’s brutalised body was found lying in the sand at Keurbooms Beach on Sunday night. A bakkie that is believed to belong to the accused, was found right next to Van Heerden’s body, who police spokesperson Sergeant Wesley Twigg said, was riddled with injuries. Van Heerden, whose given name was Anneke,…

ALLEGED baby snatcher Sameemah Jacobs faces a charge of trafficking in persons when her case moves to the Regional Court for trial. She also asked the court to allow her next court date to take place after the holy month of Ramadan. ​The State is set to prove that Jacobs kidnapped Imaad Sharmar from his mother, Imaan Sharmar, at Middestad Mall in Bellville under the pretence that she was a volunteer for the NPO in June last year. The new charge plus a count of fraud and forgery are expected to be added to the charge sheet after Jacobs made an appearance at the Bellville Magistrate’s Court yesterday, dressed in a black top and pardah. The charges relating to the fraud and forgery relate to hospital documentation which Jacobs is…

Gold This week, mense will get to see the Section 2 contenders in action as they go for gold. Fans can look forward to troupes putting their best foot forward in the following categories: Grand March Pass, Adult/Senior Sentimental, Female Sentimental, Juvenile Sentimental, English Combined Chorus and the Afrikaans Moppie or Comic Song. The troupes competing this weekend are ever-popular fan favourites - the Carnival Boys, Juvie Boy Entertainers, Manenberg Stars, Playaz Inc, West London All Stars and Mitchells Plain Young Tycoons. Not to be forgotten, Section 1 troupes Baruch Entertainers and TV Stars will also compete with their outstanding items from Saturday 10 January 2026. Come and experience the Kaap’s most iconic show and so be sure not to miss out and sommer bring the whole family along. Gates…

KLIPGOOIERY in Manenberg escalated to a deadly shooting which claimed the life of a bystander. Three men were shot on Wednesday evening in Renoster Road when youngsters – allegedly recruited by rival gangs the Fancy Boys and Hard Livings – started throwing stones at each other. As the battle grew more intense, guns were drawn, and shots were fired, killing a 35-year-old bystander while a 14-year-old boy was shot in the right leg. A 21-year-old gang member was shot in his lower back, said police. SAPS spokesperson Constable Ndakhe Gwala confirmed the incident and said that two suspects have been identified, but no arrests have been made as yet. Gwala reported: “Manenberg police registered a case of murder and two counts of attempted murder, following an incident that occurred…