Cape Town Metro Police wrap up another busy weekend in the Mother City

Cape Town’s metro police unit had a busy weekend dealing with various incidents over...

Cape Town Pride celebrates equality in South Africa, condemns Ghana’s new anti-gay law

Picture and words: Sandiso Phaliso / GroundUp Rainbow coloured costumes brightened Cape Town as...

Hit-and-run fracas ends in attempted murder charge

A Good Samaritan ended up in handcuffs after attacking a hit-and-run suspect. The arrest...

Blood-stained clothing discovered as search for Joshlin continues

Blood-stained clothing has been discovered in a field near Saldanha Bay, as the search...

Advanced eye in the sky set to take off in Cape Town

The City’s Safety and Security Directorate is upgrading its crime prevention capabilities with advanced...

Joshlin Smith search: Reinforcements arrive in Saldanha

In response to Saldanha Mayor Andre Truter’s request for reinforcements in the search for...

City law enforcement records 154 assault cases in just two days

The City of Cape Town’s Public Emergency Communication Centre received 154 assault calls in...

Fiery end to Green Point Tent City

Words: Matthew Hirsch / GroundUp The homeless community near the Green Point tennis courts, known...

Cellphone heist ends in high-speed chase through city streets

A cellphone heist was foiled and half a dozen suspects were apprehended early on...

Two injured and one property destroyed in Kalk Bay wildfire

At least one property suffered severe damage and two people were hospitalised after a...