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‘Lamoer’s suspension, a negative impact on policing’
MEC Dan Plato Plato says alleged corruption within the SAPS further hampers crime fighting efforts.
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WC MEC commits to stemming vigilantism
Dan Plato told Imizamu Yethu and Lavender Hill residents vigilante killings were a cause for concern.
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Nhleko 'flip-flopping' on re-introduction of gang & drug units
The Western Cape Community Safety MEC has criticised the police minister over specialised units.
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MEC urges CIU to help stop mob attacks
Dan Plato says the Crime Intelligence Unit should develop a strategy to detect mob justice.
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Concerns over police stations that are 'out of operation' during load shedding
WC safety MEC is concerned that some stations are not equipped to function properly during load shedding.
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Substance abuse blamed for WC’s escalating crime rate
Drug related incidents, burglaries at residential properties and murder are the most worrisome crimes.
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More police needed to fight Bonteheuwel gang violence
Last week, at least three youths were shot and killed in the area.
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Specialised task teams to tackle Khayelitsha violence
Dan Plato today announced how he will implement some of the Khayelitsha inquiry’s recommendations.
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Plato to help implement Khayelitsha inquiry's recommendations
The MEC says the recommendations from the inquiry clearly spell out his deptartment's mandate.
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WC Safety Dept to announce plans for Khayelitsha
Detailed findings of the Khayelitsha Commission of Inquiry were released last month.
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High crime levels haunt Stellenbosch
Residents say it’s time people act to curb the high levels of crime.
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‘10-year-olds walking around with guns’
Dan Plato says more children in the province are getting involved in gangsterism.
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‘Parents must speak out against gang violence’
Community Safety MEC Dan Plato made the comments at Jaylen Scalurd’s funeral.
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WC police prioritise community safety
The policing needs and priorities consultation process will take flight close to the end of this month.
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Suspected cop killers expected in court
Five suspects will appear in the Blue Downs Magistrates Court for the murder of an Mfuleni officer.
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Social grant shootout: 1 killed
Cops and robbers were engaged in a shootout at a social grant pay point in Bishop Lavis.
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Plato mulls road shows on gangs
Community Safety MEC Dan Plato says they are looking at ways of addressing gang violence.
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Mitchells Plain residents want police inquiry
Community Safety MEC Dan Plato says the community’s request is being discussed.
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Plato meets concerned Stellenbosch students
Student Ilze-Dene Oberholze was kidnapped while on her way to write a test last week.
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WC ANC skeptical on gang approach
A turf war rages on between the “The Americans” and “Hard Livings” gangs in Manenberg.
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Manenberg: Plato vows to return
The Community Safety MEC visited Manenberg residents struggling to cope with ongoing gang violence.
