Hood loves filming with local crews

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South African film director Gavin Hood says he is "completely biased" towards filming locally - "with good reason" - not only are South African crews "phenomenal", ...

Pupil bled after teacher’s alleged assault

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Authorities are investigating an incident in which a Cape teacher allegedly beat a pupil over the head with a stick.

‘Cops not helping victims of violence’

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Almost 40% of police stations in SA don’t have the required “victim-friendly rooms” stipulated in the Domestic Violence Act.

Hangberg man sues police in civil case

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A man Hangberg in Cape Town is suing police after he was beaten, suffocated and dragged out of his home naked.

Guilty cops get slap on the wrist

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Warnings and fines are some of the sanctions against cops involved in crimes like attempted murder and rape, an Ipid report found.

High rate of abuse, rape by cops in Cape

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The Western Cape has the largest percentage of cases of abuse and the second-highest number of rape incidents by cops.

Child rape is not about sex - therapist

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A person who rapes a baby is incredibly damaged and could be the product of a damaged childhood, says Arina Smit.

Residents angered by child rapists

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Gugulethu residents were up in arms after two young children were raped a month apart.

Cape restaurant staff, patrons robbed

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Four men, at least one armed, entered the Chai-Yo Thai restaurant in Cape Town and pretended to be patrons.

‘Nest egg’ car towed away

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A retired Gugulethu teacher is trying to find the men who, in broad daylight, towed away the Mercedes-Benz.

Silver surfer on the runway

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They say you can't teach an old dog new tricks, but 55-year-old male model Martin van Geems proved that is not the case when he walked the runway for the first time ...

Make it a day with the dinosaurs

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Beware the swish of the T-Rex’s tail as you walk – or run – pass the Days of the Dinosaur exhibition in Cape Town.

Knysna elephants captured on camera

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The images were caught on camera traps set up in the area to capture 'elusive leopards' - even more rarely seen.

SA man fights for paternity leave

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A Cape Town man is fighting the cause of all fathers of newborns, petitioning for 10 days' paternity leave.

SAPS will be firm with new recruits

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General Riah Phiyega says stringent evaluations will be conducted on all recruits to keep crooks out of the SAPS.

No easy cure for rehab costs

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The W Cape government is struggling to meet the increasing demand for rehab facilities, despite doubling spending by more than R40m.

‘Fare dodgers’ blamed for train blaze

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Commuters panicked and scrambled to exit the coach they were travelling in when an engine overheated and caught fire.

Cop allegedly found with tik in drug den

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A Cape Town police constable was found in a drug house allegedly in possession of tik after an anonymous tip-off.

Teens accused of raping friend appear in court

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Two of the three teenagers were released into the care of their parents after appearing in court for allegedly raping their friend.

‘We had dinner then they raped me’

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Three teens are to appear in court after a woman friend they had dinner with was allegedly raped and held captive for hours.

Tortured toddler released from hospital

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The 2-year-old boy whose feet were burnt with boiling water and had a cement brick stamped on his chest has been discharged.

‘Wine thief’ nearly drowns in the drink

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A man’s alleged bid to steal a bottle of wine almost cost him his life after he fled into the sea to escape security guards.

‘Hijackers’ nabbed hiding in field

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Police nabbed four hijacking suspects and recovered stolen cigarettes worth nearly R85 000.

Why do some men rape babies?

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A social worker interviewed 10 men, all of whom were serving long sentences for raping children younger than three.

Shot, then held hostage in her own home

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A mom is fighting for her life after she was shot, allegedly by a relative, who then held her hostage as she lay bleeding in her own home.