Innholdsfortegnelse for 2025-12-01 i Daily Voice

Alarming Even more alarming is the gangland data. Of the 632 gang-related murders recorded nationally in the first half of the year, 575 roughly 91 percent occurred in the Western Cape alone. This means nearly all gang killings in South Africa are taking place within one province. On a per capita basis, both the Eastern Cape and Western Cape recorded about 15 murders per 100 000 people, while KwaZulu-Natal recorded 10 per 100 000, and Limpopo had the lowest rate. The top five murder stations were Mfuleni, Kraaifontein, Delft, Gugulethu (all in the Western Cape) an dGP (Gauteng). The data also paints a grim picture for the period from April to June 2025, where the Western Cape recorded an alarming 65,772 serious crimes. Independent crime researcher Calvin Rafadi said Patekile…

NATIONAL Adult Figure Skating Champion Shiven Bodasing is ready to fly the South African flag high and will be representing the country on the world stage in Germany next year. The 30-year-old candidate attorney and SPCA inspector started figure skating during the pandemic in February 2020 at the Northgate Ice Rink in Johannesburg where he has fallen in love with the craft. He left his life behind in Johannesburg in 2023 and moved to Cape Town to pursue his passion and access better facilities. He is now a six-time gold medalist and holds the highest technical score among adult skaters in the country. Bosading will be the first South African to compete at the 2026 ISU Adult Figure Skating Championship which will take place from 17 to 22 May 2026…

Testing The firearm was handed in as an exhibit for further ballistic testing. In an unrelated matter yesterday, Delft SAPS Crime Prevention Unit members chased down a suspect on Heathrow Street at The Hague. They found a .38 Special Revolver without serial number, with four .38 Special rounds on the suspect. The 21-year-old suspect was arrested for possession of a prohibited firearm and illegal possession of ammunition. Meanwhile, cops have arrested a former South African Police Service captain, who had been on the run for more than two decades. Cops swooped in on the 54-year-old suspect, who has been on the wanted list since 2002 for multiple serious cases, including alleged rape, and sexual assault. Milnerton SAPS acted on critical intelligence that led them to the man who has been…

DECEMBER started lekker liggies as thousands gathered on the Grand Parade and along Adderley Street to watch the summer skies light up for the 56th edition of the Festive Lights Switch-On. This free, family-friendly celebration took place this year under the theme “United in Hope”. Mense stieked uit with their hele family and friends for his annual celebration which has grown into one of Cape Town’s most beloved traditions and a symbol of Cape Town’s community spirit. The show kicked off at 4pm, but families had already gathered early in the morning to ensure they get the best seats in the house. Iconic Headlining the show was DJ Zinhle along with Kurt Darren, DJ Masoodah, Goodluck, D6 Hanover Minstrels, Early B and Justin Vega and many more. Boeta Gamat and…

A ROUTINE gun-related arrest in Hanover Park exploded into violence at the weekend when a group of residents allegedly attacked law enforcement officers, pelting them with stones and attempting to disarm them. City Mayco Member for Safety and Security JP Smith said officers had been supporting SAPS during the arrest of a suspect found with an illegal firearm when “a grouping within the community… quickly sprang to the defence of the suspect”. “So it fills me with great anger, that early this morning while we were providing vital support to our SAPS colleagues in arresting another suspect with an illegal firearm, there was a grouping within the community that quickly sprang to the defence of the suspect, violently attacking our members and attempting to disarm them,” he said. Smith said…

A VALHALLA Park party ended in tragedy for two brasse and their families after one ou allegedly stabbed his getuie in the neck in the early hours of yesterday morning. Kerwin Burt, 20, was reportedly stabbed with a pair of scissors by his friend after a “drunken argument” yesterday at about 4.40am in Valhalla Park, Kalksteenfontein. According to Daily Voice sources, it is alleged that Burt and his friend were drinking and had a bekgeveg which led to the suspect stabbing the deceased. Subcouncil 15 Chairperson Angus McKenzie said that the argument was fueled by a long night of partying. McKenzie explained: “The victim died on the scene, and the perpetrator was immediately arrested and will now face a murder charge. “A friendship that survived many things could not survive…

Body Carelse said: “The body of a female minor was found with fatal burn wounds. No other injuries were reported, and the South African Police Service will investigate the cause of the incident. “Subsequently, at 2.30am an emergency was received of structures alight in Stasie Weg, Fisantekraal, where 10 structures were destroyed, leaving 40 persons displaced. “On Saturday, at 5.30pm a fire was reported in Barcelona informal settlement, Gugulethu. Crews from Epping, Lansdowne, Belhar and Wynberg were on the scene. Over 50 people were displaced. “No injuries were reported and the cause is unknown.” Meanwhile, in Nombula Street in Nomzamo, members received a call at 10.45pm on Saturday after informal structures were set alight. Over 200 people were left without shelter and residents cut the fires hoses. Carelse said:…

Motive “Kuils Rivier police registered two counts of murder for investigation. “The motive for this shooting incident forms part of the police investigation and no arrest has been made yet.” On Thursday evening, police responded to a shooting incident on the corner of Voortrekker Road and Camden Street in Maitland where a 52-year-old man was shot and killed while seated inside his vehicle. Van Wyk confirmed: “Circumstances surrounding a shooting incident on Thursday, at 7.15pm at the corner of Voortrekker Road and Camden Street, Maitland, are under investigation. “According to reports Maitland SAPS members attended to the crime scene as mentioned and upon arrival, they found the 52-year-old male lying in his vehicle with multiple gunshot wounds to his body. The male was declared deceased by medical personnel on the…