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Arrests made in Simon's Town naval base burglary
Two people have been arrested after hand grenades, firearms and ammunition were stolen last weekend.
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MEC Plato calls for free, fair, violent-free municipal elections
Dan Plato received a few complaints where political party members have been intimidated.
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WC ANC raises concern over ‘smear campaign’ against Jeremy Veary
This follows reports claiming the deputy commissioner is linked to underworld bosses and local gangs.
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'Gangsterism can be eradicated from CT communities'
MEC Dan Plato says he’s positive gangsterism can be eradicated with the help of residents.
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Dan Plato praises cops for Ocean View arrests
At least seven people have been murdered in the area over the past two weeks.
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R50k reward offered for information on Khayelitsha cop killing
Constable Nkosiphedule Makeleni was gunned down outside a school in Harare earlier this week.
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‘There’s more to be done in addressing WC mob justice attacks’
Nyanga township recorded the highest number of murders at nearly 10 percent of all killings in WC.
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WC CPFs worried about increased violent crime rate
Figures show a surge of crime, which MEC Dan Plato attributes to under resourced police stations.
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‘Lamoer’s suspension, a negative impact on policing’
MEC Dan Plato Plato says alleged corruption within the SAPS further hampers crime fighting efforts.
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WC MEC commits to stemming vigilantism
Dan Plato told Imizamu Yethu and Lavender Hill residents vigilante killings were a cause for concern.
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Nhleko 'flip-flopping' on re-introduction of gang & drug units
The Western Cape Community Safety MEC has criticised the police minister over specialised units.
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MEC urges CIU to help stop mob attacks
Dan Plato says the Crime Intelligence Unit should develop a strategy to detect mob justice.
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Concerns over police stations that are 'out of operation' during load shedding
WC safety MEC is concerned that some stations are not equipped to function properly during load shedding.
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Substance abuse blamed for WC’s escalating crime rate
Drug related incidents, burglaries at residential properties and murder are the most worrisome crimes.
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More police needed to fight Bonteheuwel gang violence
Last week, at least three youths were shot and killed in the area.
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Specialised task teams to tackle Khayelitsha violence
Dan Plato today announced how he will implement some of the Khayelitsha inquiry’s recommendations.
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Plato to help implement Khayelitsha inquiry's recommendations
The MEC says the recommendations from the inquiry clearly spell out his deptartment's mandate.
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WC Safety Dept to announce plans for Khayelitsha
Detailed findings of the Khayelitsha Commission of Inquiry were released last month.
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High crime levels haunt Stellenbosch
Residents say it’s time people act to curb the high levels of crime.
