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

Khayelitsha commission

Issues of peace, stability in Khayelitsha ‘unnecessarily politicised’

By Natalie Malgas

The minister says issues of crime not unique to Khayelitsha have deliberately been used as political tactics.

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

    'Initiatives in place to make Khayelitsha safer'

    Former commission chair Kate O'Regan remains confident the recommendations will eventually be put in place.

    2465 days ago
  • FILE: Zille once again had to defend why it was necessary to establish the Khayelitsha Commission of Inquiry. Picture: Reinart Toerien/EWN

    Zille accused of using Khayelitsha Inquiry to 'secure votes'

    Western Cape Premier Helen Zille was criticised during a feedback session in the township earlier today.

    2467 days ago
  • FILE: Vusi Pikoli. Picture: Christa Eybers/EWN.

    WC Police Ombudsman hits the ground running

    Vusi Pikoli took up the position last year and will monitor police service delivery in the province.

    2650 days ago
  • Community Safety MEC Dan Plato. Picture: Gadeeja Abbas/EWN.

    Overhaul of Khayelitsha policing to begin

    The strategy will include tackling some of the social problems plaguing the township.

    2811 days ago
  • Western Cape Community Safety MEC Dan Plato. Picture: Gadeeja Abbas/EWN.

    Plato to help implement Khayelitsha inquiry's recommendations

    The MEC says the recommendations from the inquiry clearly spell out his deptartment's mandate.

    2812 days ago
  • FILE: Commissioners Kate O'Regan and Vusi Pikoli speaking to Brigadier Dladla in Khayelitsha on 24 January 2014. Picture: Rahima Essop/EWN.

    Khayelitsha report gets positive response

    The Commission has confirmed ineffective policing and a breakdown in relations between Saps and residents.

    2833 days ago
  • A report on inadequate policing in the township will be handed over to Helen Zille today.

    Khayelitsha inquiry to be handed to Zille

    A report on inadequate policing in the township will be handed over to Helen Zille today.

    2833 days ago
  • The probe into alleged police inefficiencies & a breakdown in police relationships in Khayelitsha is complete.

    Khayelitsha inquiry completed

    The probe into alleged police inefficiencies & a breakdown in relationships in is complete.

    2920 days ago
  • FILE: The Khayelitsha Commission heard that police in Khayelitsha can play an effective role in negotiating peace between gangs. Picture: EWN

    Gang truces discussed at Khayelitsha Inquiry

    The commission heard that police in Khayelitsha can play an effective role in negotiating peace between gangs.

    2937 days ago
  • Commissioner Kate O'Regan and the police's lawyer Norman Arendse chatting at the Khayelitsha Police Station on 21 January 2014. Picture: Rahima Essop/EWN

    Khayelitsha: The link between alcohol & crime

    A formal study into the link between alcohol & crime will be conducted in Khayelitsha.

    2938 days ago
  • FILE: Fears are growing that vigilante killings in Khayelitsha are again spiralling out of control.

    Khayelitsha residents call for efficient policing

    Fears are growing that vigilante killings in the area are again spiralling out of control.

    2966 days ago
  • No arrests have been made in connection with three separate vigilante killings in Khayelitsha. Picture: Supplied.

    No arrests after Khayelitsha vigilante killings

    Three separate vigilante killings have taken place at the Cape Town township recently.

    2972 days ago
  • Western Cape Police Commissioner Arno Lamoer. Picture: Mia Spies/EWN.

    Khayelitsha to get new police station

    Arno Lamoer on Tuesday made the revelation at an inquiry on police inefficiency in the area.

    2979 days ago
  • Western Cape Police Commissioner Arno Lamoer. Picture: Mia Spies/EWN.

    Lamoer testifies in Khayelitsha

    The WC Police Commissioner doesn’t see a link between mob killings and poor policing.

    2979 days ago
  • The Khayelitsha Commission wraps up phase one today. Picture: EWN.

    'Khayelitsha issues exaggerated'

    The Khayelitsha Commission into police inefficiency will wrap up phase one today.

    2979 days ago
  • Sharon Jephta insists she did not lie in a report about policing problems in Khayelitsha. Picture: EWN.

    WC deputy top cop under fire at inquiry

    Sharon Jephta insists she did not lie in a report about policing problems in Khayelitsha.

    2980 days ago
  • A senior Khayelitsha police official says the township still faces many challenges. Picture: EWN.

    'Khayelitsha still faces many challenges'

    A senior official wept at the Khayelitsha commission as she recounted violent rape incidents.

    2983 days ago
  • On average a Khayelitsha detective has 180 cases to deal with each month. Picture: EWN.

    Incompetency led to backlog in Khayelitsha

    A police official says incompetency may be behind a massive backlog with dockets.

    2985 days ago
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