Khayelitsha commission
Issues of peace, stability in Khayelitsha ‘unnecessarily politicised’
The minister says issues of crime not unique to Khayelitsha have deliberately been used as political tactics.
Former commission chair Kate O'Regan remains confident the recommendations will eventually be put in place.
Western Cape Premier Helen Zille was criticised during a feedback session in the township earlier today.
Vusi Pikoli took up the position last year and will monitor police service delivery in the province.
The strategy will include tackling some of the social problems plaguing the township.
The MEC says the recommendations from the inquiry clearly spell out his deptartment's mandate.
The Commission has confirmed ineffective policing and a breakdown in relations between Saps and residents.
A report on inadequate policing in the township will be handed over to Helen Zille today.
The probe into alleged police inefficiencies & a breakdown in relationships in is complete.
The commission heard that police in Khayelitsha can play an effective role in negotiating peace between gangs.
A formal study into the link between alcohol & crime will be conducted in Khayelitsha.
Fears are growing that vigilante killings in the area are again spiralling out of control.
Three separate vigilante killings have taken place at the Cape Town township recently.
Arno Lamoer on Tuesday made the revelation at an inquiry on police inefficiency in the area.
The WC Police Commissioner doesn’t see a link between mob killings and poor policing.
The Khayelitsha Commission into police inefficiency will wrap up phase one today.
Sharon Jephta insists she did not lie in a report about policing problems in Khayelitsha.
A senior official wept at the Khayelitsha commission as she recounted violent rape incidents.
A police official says incompetency may be behind a massive backlog with dockets.