R1.2 million reward to find Franschhoek’s famous painting sheep
A reward of R1.2 million has been offered for the return of the world’s first painting sheep — BAAnksy...
Category: Crime
Cloetesville a town under siege, says mayor
Trigger warning: This article mentions gender-based violence, and contains a visual that some people might find disturbing. “Help my,...
Innovasieuitdaging roer Stellenbosse gemeenskapskwessies aan
’n Stellenbosse student is aangewys as die wenner van hierdie jaar se IdeasForChange-innovasieuitdaging. Die wenner, Tumelo Mokoena studeer elektroniese...
Stellenbosch student murder suspect abandons bail application
A suspect arrested in connection with the murder of Jesse Mitchell, abandoned his bail application during his court appearance...
Investigation ongoing after vandalism at Paradyskloof water treatment plant
A formal criminal investigation was recently launched after Stellenbosch Municipality’s water treatment facility in Paradyskloof was vandalised. This was...
Security concerns after double car theft from SU residence parking
The thefts of two vehicles from two Stellenbosch University (SU) men’s residences, recently, have once again raised concerns regarding...
Cloetesville residents “live in fear” as crime escalates
A Cloetesville resident was fatally shot by a gang member from the area on the morning of 26 June....
Stellenbosch residents must proactively safeguard vehicles, warns police
The South African Police Service (SAPS) of Stellenbosch has warned residents that they must take proactive measures to safeguard...
R40 000 se toerusting by plaaslike leersentrum gesteel
Derduisende rande se toerusting is onlangs by ’n plaaslike leersentrum vir kinders met outisme, gesteel. Dit is volgens Lurika...
Suspected thief apprehended at street market
A student is suspected of stealing from vendors at the Dorp Street Sunday market in Stellenbosch. SAPS confirmed opening a case after eyewitness Raaiq Schroeder reported observing the theft. The suspect, seen frequently at markets, was confronted by stall operators after theft was detected, with evidence including a student card photo and possession of stolen items. Security services and SAPS responded to the incident.