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MEC ‘enraged’ at lack of progress on rape probe

11/03/10

WESTERN Cape Community Safety MEC Lennit Max said he was “extremely enraged” that almost a month after a Plettenberg Bay woman was allegedly raped by two Knysna policemen, no progress had been made in the investigation.

Wheelie bins used to hide stolen goods

11/03/10

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SISEKO Tyumze, a resident of Kwanokuthula Phase 3, was caught by a surprise when he went to throw out rubbish on Sunday morning, February 21.

Caught in the cross hairs

11/03/10

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Last week’s arrest of Plettenberg Bay attorney Paul Jordaan, who is accused of chasing down and shooting a 13-year-old boy he suspected of being involved in a break-in at his office, came as an expected development in a case that has shocked local residents and set tongues wagging.

Police shoot rubber bullets at protesters and bystanders in service demo

11/03/10

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HUNDREDS of Hornlee residents blockaded the N2 highway outside Knysna with burning tyres late on Monday night in protest against unemployment and slow service delivery.

Cop ‘too tired’ to take stand in fraud trial

04/03/10

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TWO senior Plettenberg Bay police officers were hauled over the coals by Knysna Regional Court magistrate Herman Buhr yesterday when one of them showed up at court too tired to testify in his fraud trial.

Plett attorney accused of shooting boy after robbery gets R10000 bail

03/03/10

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SENIOR attorney Paul Jordaan appeared in the Plettenberg Bay Magistrate’s Court yesterday in connection with the shooting of a teenager at a shopping centre two Sundays ago.

Cops arrest man in wake of shooting

02/03/10

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PLETTENBERG Bay police yesterday morning arrested a 50-year-old man in connection with the shooting of a teenage boy last week.

Plett rape victim now fears for her life

02/03/10

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A PLETTENBERG Bay woman says she is frightened for her life after accusing two policemen of raping her in Knysna last month.

Plett mom hires PI after son shot ‘by attorney’

02/03/10

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Plett mom hires PI after son shot ‘by attorney’

THE mother of the youngster shot in broad daylight in Plettenberg Bay last weekend has hired a private investigator to track down the gunman.

Horror death of Kranshoek horse highlights neglect and abuse

25/02/10

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Horror death of Kranshoek horse highlights neglect and abuse

THE community of smallholders who own properties on the Airport Road near Kranshoek are up in arms over the apparent neglect and abuse suffered by horses in Kranshoek – an ongoing situation that culminated two weeks ago in the senseless death of a beautiful, well-known and well-loved Anglo-Arab mare named Lady.

Police hot on trail of suspect who shot Plett kid

25/02/10

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POLICE have identified a suspect in the shooting of a 13-year-old boy in Plettenberg Bay at the weekend.

High Court dismisses Bitou sex pest case

24/02/10

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High Court dismisses Bitou sex pest case

THE sensational sexual harassment lawsuit filed by former Bitou employee Elmare Fourie against the municipality and mayoral adviser Kenny Leluma has been dismissed by the Cape High Court.

Gunman opens fire on kids in street

24/02/10

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PLETTENBERG Bay police are hunting for a man who opened fire on a group of children after apparently accusing them of burglary.

Electricity theft turns townships into time bombs

11/02/10

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Electricity theft turns townships into time bombs

ALTHOUGH electricity is one of the services that our people deserve, there are procedures that need to be followed and understood before they can have power.

Rape case: Plett victim unable to ID cops

10/02/10

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A PLETTENBERG Bay guest- house owner, asked to attend an identity parade yesterday, could not pick out the two Knysna policemen who allegedly raped her on Saturday night.

Plett woman ‘raped by Knysna policemen’

09/02/10

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KNYSNA policemen face an identity parade today after a 32-year- old Plettenberg Bay guesthouse owner was allegedly raped at the weekend after celebrating her birthday.

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Some killer whales were spotted in the bay on 28 Feb 2010… first time in a year (apparently). Read more here
Unnoficial measurements peg the total rainfall last night+this morning at 7mm. This is not enough to make a significant difference to the current crisis so please continue to use water as sparingly as possible.