Western cape community safety mec dan plato
Family of kidnapped CT businessman appeals for his safe release
The 65-year-old Liyaqat Parker was approached by five unknown men at his business premises in Stairway close to the Greens on Monday.
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Dan Plato: Interpersonal violence on the rise
Plato says he has noted the violent nature of many communities, adding lawlessness is often linked to this, making reference to the number of land protests in the province and the destruction of property.
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WC Community Safety Dept welcomes conviction of Arno Lamoer
MEC Dan Plato says the corruption conviction against Lamoer and three others is a stark reminder to all within the SAPS that they’re not above the law.
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Plato: We can't tolerate killings anywhere in WC
Hundreds of people staged a protest on Monday against farm murders.
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Marikana informal settlement residents live in fear following shootings
A contingent of specialised police officers has been deployed, but residents say this reactionary move leaves them with little sense of security.
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Dan Plato commits to solving Ocean View residents’ issues
Western Cape Community Safety MEC Dan Plato says officials are working hard to address grievances highlighted by protesting Ocean View residents.
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Lavender Hill community 'living in fear' amid gang violence
Two weeks ago, dozens of residents, mostly children, marched through the streets calling for an end to the crime in the community.
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MEC Dan Plato to ensure Mbalula keeps promises made in Elsies River
The Western Cape Community Safety MEC says he’ll hold the national government accountable following promises of improved policing in Elsies River.
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MEC Plato urges communities to work together to protect women, children
MEC Dan Plato has echoed the calls from across SA, where more needs to be done to address the scourge of violence against women and children.
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‘I laid on the ground praying the shooting would stop’
An Elsies River teenager has described how he and others pleaded with two gunmen not to shoot at them during an attack.
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Gang violence flares up in Worcester
A man and a teenage boy were gunned down in Avian Park on Tuesday, less than 24 hours after Community Safety MEC Dan Plato visited the area.
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MEC visits WC community terrorised by gang violence
Community Safety MEC Dan Plato walked through the streets of Avian Park, encouraging especially the youth to avoid getting involved in crime.
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Arrests made in Simon's Town naval base burglary
Two people have been arrested after hand grenades, firearms and ammunition were stolen last weekend.
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MEC Plato calls for free, fair, violent-free municipal elections
Dan Plato received a few complaints where political party members have been intimidated.
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WC ANC raises concern over ‘smear campaign’ against Jeremy Veary
This follows reports claiming the deputy commissioner is linked to underworld bosses and local gangs.
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Dan Plato praises cops for Ocean View arrests
At least seven people have been murdered in the area over the past two weeks.
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R50k reward offered for information on Khayelitsha cop killing
Constable Nkosiphedule Makeleni was gunned down outside a school in Harare earlier this week.
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‘There’s more to be done in addressing WC mob justice attacks’
Nyanga township recorded the highest number of murders at nearly 10 percent of all killings in WC.
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WC CPFs worried about increased violent crime rate
Figures show a surge of crime, which MEC Dan Plato attributes to under resourced police stations.
