Khayelitsha cops
Khayelitsha organisations rally together to fight crime
This comes after the body of 19-year-old Sinoxolo Mafevuka was body found in a communal toilet.
The family say police only took the crime seriously after the deputy minister had visited the area.
The arrests are a result of police operations within the cluster focused on ridding the area of criminality.
A 37-year-old policeman was shot in Khayelitsha last night while trying to arrest a suspect.
Arno Lamoer says police in the province want a sustainable approach to deal with criminal activities.
WC Police Commissioner Arno Lamoer says he’s gravely concerned over the high murder rate.
The strategy will include tackling some of the social problems plaguing the township.
The inquiry was established to examine a breakdown in relations between police and residents.
Detailed findings of the Khayelitsha Commission of Inquiry were released last month.
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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.
Angry residents attacked and set the council offices alight earlier this week.
Community Safety MEC Dan Plato says the community’s request is being discussed.
The Legal Resource Centre, which is representing complainants, says many don't trust police at all.
Independent criminologist Liza Grobler’s findings raised eyebrows at the Khayelitsha inquiry.