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.
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Cele urges cops to work with residents amid Operation Fiela in Gugulethu
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.
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SANDF to support to police in crime fight, top cop tells Cape Flats residents
General Khehla John Sitole was in Bishop Lavis on Tuesday, where he outlined a turnaround plan for the war on crime.
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[WATCH] Drug dens and human trafficking: #OperationFiela is a go
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.
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Fikile Mbalula launches phase two of Operation Fiela
The first Operation Fiela was launched in 2015, with a sharp focus on illegal migrants.
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Operation Fiela Two to be launched in Joburg
It will see police joined by officials from various agencies and government departments, including Defence and Home Affairs.
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Security cluster to launch Operation Fiela Two
The first operation was launched in 2015 as an anti-xenophobia effort and involved the South African Defence Force (SANDF) in some operations.
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Top cop Sitole opts for 'quick win approach' to fighting crime
National Police Commissioner Khehla Sitole says he’s already working on a turnaround strategy for the police service.
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Gauteng officials to meet with Cosmo City residents
Residents have been protesting against the high crime rate in the area.
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Police blitz Cape Town CBD
Police raided the Cape Town station deck, searching for contraband, weapons, drugs and illegal immigrants as part of an offensive in the Western Cape.
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Zuma: Cooperation, respect can prevent carnage on SA’s roads
The president has thanked officials who worked through the festive season & ensured nationwide visibility.
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WC cops ready for New Year's festivities
Authorities are out in full force ahead of New Year’s Eve and New Year's Day celebrations.
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Cops arrest 51 suspects in Operation Fiela raids in KZN
KwaZulu-Natal police also recovered 47 illegal firearms as part of the operation.
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Police strive to keep malls safe during the festive season
Several armed police officers can be seen walking through Mitchells Plain’s Promenade Mall.
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Operation Fiela nabs at least 170 in Gauteng
Authorities have arrested several suspects in crime busts across the province.
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Authorities intensify safety operations for festive season
The police, metro and traffic police say they’ve adopted a 'zero tolerance' approach.
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Operation Fiela sweeps through CT station deck
Police confiscated counterfeit goods, from stalls, which vendors say is worth almost R100,000.
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Operation Fiela to continue during festive season
Police Minister Nkosinathi Nhleko outlined the police's safety plan over the festive season.
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‘Operation Fiela’ sweeps through Grahamstown
Four people were arrested following an outbreak of xenophobic violence in the community.
