Carlo Petersen25 July 2025 | 15:46

Cape Flats Safety Forum welcomes announcement that 700 'neighbourhood police officers' being deployed across CT's wards

Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis said that at least five officers would be deployed to every ward throughout Cape Town during spring.

Cape Flats Safety Forum welcomes announcement that 700 'neighbourhood police officers' being deployed across CT's wards

FILE: An apartment building is seen in the Cape Flats area of Cape Town, on March 30, 2020. Picture: AFP/Pieter Bauermeister

CAPE TOWN - The Cape Flats Safety Forum has welcomed the City of Cape Town's announcement that 700 new "neighbourhood police officers" will be deployed across Cape Town.

Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis said that at least five officers would be deployed to every ward throughout Cape Town during spring.

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The officers are being trained to have a multitude of skills and will form relationships with residents to help solve some of the challenges communities face.

Cape Flats Safety Forum chairperson Abie Isaacs said the neighbourhood cops were welcome.

"We welcome any additional deployment from any law enforcement agency to assist in reducing crime in our respective areas. This is a drop in the ocean, but we welcome it with open arms."