Load shedding blamed after Fisantekraal family wiped out by fire

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Load shedding has been blamed for a fire in which an entire family was killed early on Monday morning.

Falling board leaves boy paralysed: Boy, 4, in ICU, parents stranded after freak accident

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A freak accident caused by a sudden gust of wind nearly cost the life of a four-year-old boy when a solid plastic board crashed down on his head at Cape Town Train ...

Shock over grandmother beaten up in burglary

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Neighbours in Peerless Park East say the grandmother was known for her soft nature and heart of gold.

Brave woman survives smash-and-grab attempt in Belhar

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The 39-year-old victim fought off her two attackers at the traffic lights in Belhar just before the R300 exit.

Father of four allegedly stoned to death by youths

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Brandon Tamesy apparently failed to show the group of youngsters the gang number 27 with his hands.

Pregnant woman shot dead one day after brother's funeral

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The body of Megan Goosen, who was six months pregnant, was found lying in the yard of a maisonette in Kraaifontein.

Man killed at his brother's funeral

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Clint Lesch, who had been released from jail two weeks ago, was shot dead while attending his murdered brother?s funeral.

Man shot dead in sleeping neighbour's bed

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Jason Freeks, 21, was gunned down while hiding in his sleeping neighbour?s bed, after being hunted down by gunmen in Kraaifontein.

Teen's brutal murder rocks community

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The new year started off on a callous note for a 17-year-old boy who was shot 14 times in Scottsdene.

Butchered Kraaifontein teen's genitals mutilated too

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Police have arrested three men who allegedly raped and butchered 18-year-old Traceleen Booys

WATCH: Boy, 7, mowed down by red car during spinning show

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The moment seven-year-old Noah Hattingh was mowed down by a speeding car in Kraaifontein was caught on camera.

#DontLookAway: 'She was lying there naked with her throat slit'

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Traceleen Booys was naked, she had been raped and her attacker had slit her throat.

Alleged robber's mutilated body found on sports field

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?He got what he deserved. ? That?s what Bloekombos residents are saying after the body of a well-known gangster was found stripped and mutilated on a sports field. ...

WATCH: Four shot in one day in notorious 'Kill Me Quick' zone

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One person died and three others were injured when more than 20 shots were fired in an area of Scottsdene that has been dubbed "Kill Me Quick".

Gunmen target newlyweds

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"I would have been a widow one day into my marriage," a traumatised bride said after the shooting in Kraaifontein, Cape Town.

Week-old baby killed allegedly over paternity spat

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Cape Town police are hunting a man who allegedly killed his wife?s baby boy by bashing it against the ground in a fit of rage.

Shattered and heartbroken but 'lucky to be alive'

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The family of a father and son who were horrifically killed when their car was crushed by a truck last week say they were meant to be in the car too.

Tyrell's parents' car stolen

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Gino and Jade Arendse, who lost their seven-year-old son Tyrell to a rare brain disease, received another blow when their car was stolen.

Charred body with gunshot wound found in pipe

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What was at first thought by Kraaifontein police to be the burnt out remains of a dog, turned out to be that of a dead man.

Family watches as taxi drives over young mom twice

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Police have arrested a taxi driver and his taxi guard for allegedly driving over a young mom twice.

'My darling son never made it' after allegedly being stabbed by teen

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A 16-year-old boy has been arrested for allegedly stabbing to death by a "taunting" 15-year-old boy in Fisantekraal.

Teen stabbed to death in school's soup kitchen

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A 15-year-old boy has been stabbed to death by a fellow pupil after an argument broke out while they were queuing for a meal at school.

Shoplifters hide diet pills in panties, bras

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Two Cape Town women were caught red-handed when they allegedly stole diet pills at a pharmacy and stashed them in their underwear.

Boss in dock after 'playing' with gun at work

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A man believed to be mentally unstable is expected to appear in court on charges of assault after he had allegedly ?played? with a gun at work.

Elderly man dies while waiting for help outside police station

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An elderly man passed away outside a Cape Town police station, after apparently waiting in vain for police officers to assist him.