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FILE: An activist carry a placard he protests against policing in Khayelitsha. Picture: Ndifuna Ukwazi Facebook page.

Cape town policing

Police minister, SAPS accused of not caring about the poor

By Shamiela Fisher

A local pressure group has accused the police minister & SAPS management of not caring about the safety & security of the poor.

  • WC community safety department hosting the annual Policing Needs & Priorities process in Salt River this weekend. Picture: Monique Mortlock/EWN.

    Murder rate in CT cluster declines by 17%

    There are nine areas that fall within the Cape Town policing cluster including Camps Bay, Kensington & Langa.

    2108 days ago
  • Picture: Saps.

    CT community protest over poor policing

    The Ocean View CPF is concerned over a spate of murders in their community over a week.

    2351 days ago
  • Judith February. Picture: Supplied.

    Let's transcend petty politicking

    Judith February says sometimes a good idea is just a good idea.

    2755 days ago
  • The inquiry was established to examine a breakdown in relations between police and residents.

    Khayelitsha Inquiry: WC community safety to announce plans

    The inquiry was established to examine a breakdown in relations between police and residents.

    2807 days ago
  • The vehicle which allegedly blew up at a car dealership on Belgravia Road in Athlone on 4 September 2014. Picture: Carmel Loggenberg/EWN.

    Gangs allegedly behind Athlone bombings

    Eyewitness News understands some Athlone businesses are apparently being extorted by gangs.

    2814 days ago
  • FILE: Commissioners Kate O'Regan and Vusi Pikoli speaking to Brigadier Dladla in Khayelitsha on 24 January 2014. Picture: Rahima Essop/EWN.

    Problems with dockets in Khayelitsha

    A prosecutor told the hearing that late and missing dockets resulted in court backlogs.

    3027 days ago
  • Western Cape Community Safety MEC Dan Plato. Picture: EWN

    Lamoer allegations: MEC meets top cops

    WC police commissioner is accused of a corrupt relationship with a CT businessman.

    3128 days ago
  • Police tape closes off a crime scene. Picture: EWN.

    WC boy a satanic murder suspect

    The police’s Andre Traut said the teenager will appear in court once he’s charged.

    3136 days ago
  • Western Cape Community Safety MEC Dan Plato

    WC launches policing SMS line

    The initiative is part of the province’s “reward a cop/report a cop” programme.

    3153 days ago
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