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Fritz says slight decline in Cape murders after SANDF deployment
Police Minister Bheki Cele and the service’s top brass issued the latest crime statistics for April 2019 to March this year.
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COVID-19: WC Safety Dept launches neighbourhood watch project in Khayelitsha
The Safety Improvement Volunteers Project will see members at places of congregation including shops, South African Social Security Agency pay-out points, transport interchanges and schools.
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Fritz welcomes disciplinary action against officer who ‘turned away’ rape victim
The Western Cape Community Safety Department said the 26-year-old woman had been travelling to the TR-Section in Khayelitsha on Monday evening when the driver changed the route and allegedly raped her.
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Police unable to stop train arson attacks - Ombud
Western Cape MEC for Community Safety Albert Fritz requested an investigation following a spate of attacks on railway infrastructure in the province.
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Fritz: We will continue to ensure liquor licence holders adhere to regulations
The Western Cape Community Safety MEC said 65 liquor licence holders had been investigated for contravening lockdown regulations.
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WC govt insists neighbourhood watches can help during COVID-19 lockdown
Community Safety MEC Albert Fritz said neighbourhood watch members could manage queues at supermarkets, health facilities and transport hubs.
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Police: More arrests imminent in Khayelitsha tavern shooting probe
Seven people were killed and seven others, including a six-year-old girl, wounded when gunmen opened fire on patrons at a shebeen early Sunday morning.
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Untrained police & more: The biggest challenges in the fight against GBV in WC
Of the total 34,209 incidents reported, Mitchells Plain and Delft recorded the highest number of domestic violence/gender-based violence cases in the province.
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Yolisa Matakata's appointment as WC top cop to bring stability - Fritz
Prior to Thursday’s announcement, the province had been without a permanent police commissioner for more than three months.
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MEC says political interference delaying appointment of new WC police boss
Albert Fritz said he was yet to be informed of an interview panel or possible candidates.
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DA concerned about 1,049 vacant posts in SA courts
The party said it received a parliamentary reply where Justice Minister Ronald Lamola revealed there were hundreds of vacant posts in the courts.
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WC Safety MEC seeks to roll out crimefighting app to other areas
Hout Bay community crime prevention members proved the efficacy of the app, Buzzer, when they apprehended suspects in connection with the murder of Ukrainian tourist Ivan Ivanov.
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Jeremy Veary lodges complaint after not making WC top cop shortlist
Major general Jeremy Veary said he had been informed that his qualifications were not attached to his application.
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WC will get most qualified person for top police job, says Fritz
Community Safety MEC Albert Fritz said he was satisfied with the process to appoint a police commissioner for the Western Cape.
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SAPS misses deadline to appoint new WC police commissioner
Community Safety MEC Albert Fritz said interviews would only be conducted later this month.
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Burnt body found in boot of CT car identified as an SANDF soldier
The 41-year-old victim's body was found in Silversands Road last Sunday after fire crews extinguished the blaze.
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6 suspects arrested after Malmesbury farm attack
On Saturday night, seven armed suspects assaulted a father and his two sons before fleeing the scene with their personal belongings.
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Fritz: We need greater integration between SAPS, anti-crime bodies to curb crime
Despite the military being deployed to crime-stricken communities, Fritz said addressing other social ills must also be prioritised.
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Fritz: WC needs a politically neutral police commissioner
Western Cape Community Safety MEC Albert Fritz said the process to replace current provincial commissioner Khobinkosi Jula needed to be open and transparent.
