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FILE: A Cape Town Metro police vehicle. Picture: Supplied.

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CTMPD officer hurt in hit-and-run after taxi refuses to stop at roadblock

By Lauren Isaacs

A City of Cape Town Metro Police officer has sustained a back injury and bruises in a hit-and-run in Philippi.

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    CT drivers warned against speeding as new unit to hit city's roads

    The city said that officers for the new highway enforcement unit had already completed a training course and would soon be visible on the roads.

    15 days ago
  • Image of Metro Police K9 unit on a richly deserved day out at Kirstenbosch posted by JP Smith on Facebook

    [PICS] Police dog heroes get day off with forest 'walkies' treat

    Kirstenbosch gave Cape Town's Metro Police K9 unit special authorisation to spend time on its beautiful mountain trails.

    51 days ago
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    Bishop Lavis extortion attempt highlights wider problem in Cape Town

    Cape town has seen a rise in extortion in recent years and it's become a far bigger problem.

    84 days ago
  • A fire ripped through the Joe Slovo informal settlement on 16 April 2022. Picture: City of Cape Town

    More Langa homes could've been saved if fire hoses hadn't been cut - JP Smith

    The City of Cape Town's JP Smith said that several fire hoses had been cut while crews were responding to Saturday's blaze in Langa.

    119 days ago
  • Scores of taxi operators gathered outside the Western Cape Legislature on 24 March 2022 to hand over a memorandum of demand to the office of Premier Alan Winde. Picture: Lauren Isaacs/EWN

    Cape Town officials want 'tough action' after taxi strike unrest

    Two taxi associations led a one-day strike last week.

    141 days ago
  • Parts of the parliament precinct in Cape Town were left gutted after a fire on 2 January 2022. Picture: JP Smith/City of Cape Town

    Parly automated fire doors already open when fire started, CoCT report reveals

    Cape Town MMC for Safety and Security JP Smith said that there were a number of reasons why the doors were not properly closed.

    222 days ago
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    CoCT concerned by number of people ignoring alcohol by-laws

    Its enforcement staff have confiscated nearly 5,500 bottles of alcohol since 16 December.

    229 days ago
  • FILE: Law enforcement officials at the City of Cape Town Metro Police Training Academy. Picture: Cindy Archillies/Eyewitness News.

    Over 200 additional metro cops assigned to CT crime hotspots

    The group completed their training last week and have since been deployed to Philippi, Gugulethu, Mitchells Plain, Nyanga and Delft among others.

    239 days ago
  • FILE: Law enforcement officials at the City of Cape Town Metro Police Training Academy. Picture: Cindy Archillies/Eyewitness News.

    CoCT willing to go to court to block govt from taking control of metro police

    This past weekend marked the 20th anniversary of the establishment of the Cape Town service.

    253 days ago
  • FILE: Police Minister Bheki Cele on 20 August 2021. Picture: SA Police Service/Twitter.

    Police ministry stands firm on claim that Western Cape has the most resources

    Western Cape leaders have been embroiled in a bitter spat with the national minister who has stuck by his views that the province receives the most policing resources and funding.

    310 days ago
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    CoCT to intensify efforts to clamp down on illegal events

    Forty-nine illegally planned events were identified in recent months. Safety and Security Mayco member, JP Smith, said that some, which included late-night parties at nightclubs and other venues, had become a breeding ground for illicit activities.

    336 days ago
  • FILE: City of Cape Town Mayco member JP Smith. Picture: Kaylynn Palm/Eyewitness News

    'Names are so important': Outrage over JP Smith's refusal to say host's name

    Before City of Cape Town Mayco member JP Smith started his speech, he said he would not even try to pronounce event host Abongile Nzelenzele's surname because, in his words, it had 'too many vowels, too awkwardly placed'.

    341 days ago
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    Taxi enforcement operations in CT net rogue operators, guns

    Mayco member for Safety and Security, JP Smith, said that officers were monitoring ranks and routes, escorting buses and are using CCTV cameras.

    383 days ago
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    Coordinated efforts in motion to end CT taxi violence - WC govt

    There was a spate of shootings last week in which several people were killed and wounded.

    392 days ago
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    City of Cape Town in favour of an alcohol sales ban and earlier curfew

    Safety and Security MMC JP Smith said the reintroduction of tough restrictions would play a major role in flattening the curve of the third wave.

    427 days ago
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    CoCT's JP Smith wants harsher punishments for incidents of brazen criminality

    In the latest incident, a drunk driver who was pulled over in Blue Downs on Sunday took one last swig of his brandy before Metro police officers apprehended him.

    441 days ago
  • A screengrab of Cape Town Mayor Dan Plato (right) confronting an Ocean View resident during a walkabout in the area on20 March 2021. Picture: YouTube

    CT Mayor Dan Plato under fire for telling Ocean View resident to 'shut up'

    The mayor was caught on camera when being confronted by a resident who questioned him about a housing project.

    511 days ago
  • FILE: A Cape Town Metro Police officer (left) directs Langa residents to remain indoors during the coronavirus lockdown on 27 March 2020. Picture: Kaylynn Palm/EWN

    CoCT warns of stricter COVID-19 enforcement if citizens don't follow regulations

    Safety and Security Mayco member JP Smith said that if residents did not heed the warnings, more restrictions could be imposed.

    623 days ago
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