Operation fiela
Elsies River residents call for army intervention as gang violence spikes
A group called Inspire Elsies says they have had enough of ongoing gang violence and wants the government to take action.
Several initiatives are currently taking place, including roadblocks and stop searches. Police Minister Bheki Cele encouraged police officers to work with residents to fight crime.
General Khehla John Sitole was in Bishop Lavis on Tuesday, where he outlined a turnaround plan for the war on crime.
The second round of the nationwide joint policing operation dubbed 'Fiela' (Sweep) is underway. The operation will target all crimes with a declared uncompromising attitude, using all legs of state security, including the SANDF.
The first Operation Fiela was launched in 2015, with a sharp focus on illegal migrants.
It will see police joined by officials from various agencies and government departments, including Defence and Home Affairs.
The first operation was launched in 2015 as an anti-xenophobia effort and involved the South African Defence Force (SANDF) in some operations.
National Police Commissioner Khehla Sitole says he’s already working on a turnaround strategy for the police service.
Residents have been protesting against the high crime rate in the area.
Police raided the Cape Town station deck, searching for contraband, weapons, drugs and illegal immigrants as part of an offensive in the Western Cape.
The president has thanked officials who worked through the festive season & ensured nationwide visibility.
Authorities are out in full force ahead of New Year’s Eve and New Year's Day celebrations.
KwaZulu-Natal police also recovered 47 illegal firearms as part of the operation.
Several armed police officers can be seen walking through Mitchells Plain’s Promenade Mall.
Authorities have arrested several suspects in crime busts across the province.
The police, metro and traffic police say they’ve adopted a 'zero tolerance' approach.
Police confiscated counterfeit goods, from stalls, which vendors say is worth almost R100,000.
Police Minister Nkosinathi Nhleko outlined the police's safety plan over the festive season.
Four people were arrested following an outbreak of xenophobic violence in the community.