Western cape police
New WC police boss must unite law enforcement units, says criminologist
A 34-year veteran with a crime intelligence background, Yolisa Matakata officially took up her duties earlier this week.
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WC govt hopes to sort out police leadership issues soon
Alan Winde says the province's plan to deploy more law enforcement officers, still hinges on collaboration with the SAPS.
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Naughty list: Cops ready for speedsters, drunk drivers as festive season begins
During the summer holidays last year, road deaths increased by over 5% nationally.
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WC police investigate arson attack on truck driver
The trucking industry has seen a spate of violent attacks over the past year following the alleged increase in foreign nationals being employed as truck drivers.
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8 people shot and killed in CT this past week
A woman is the latest to have died, when she was gunned down at her Bishop Lavis home on Saturday.
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Allocation of WC police resources skewed in ‘African’ areas - Cele
In December, the court found the system unfairly discriminates against black and poor people.
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3, including child (3), killed in car crash
The Traffic Department says the accident occurred on Helen Suzman Boulevard in sea point this morning.
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Plato appeals for time to investigate Clifton 4th beach matter
During a visit to the beach on Friday, Plato told journalists he needs to conduct a thorough investigation into what happened on Clifton fourth.
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SJC: Ruling on allocation of WC police resources a massive victory
The Equality Court ruled on Friday that police resource allocation in the Western Cape unfairly discriminates against black and poor people.
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WC youth urged to join fight against crime
Police in the Western Cape want young people, between the ages of 10 and 25, to join the Youth Crime Prevention Desk.
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Western Cape slain cops to be honoured during memorial service today
Police Bheki Cele, National Police Commissioner Khehla Sitole and his Provincial counterpart Khombinkosi Jula will attend the service in Mitchell's Plain.
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CT police warns communities about taking law into own hands
This after six people were apprehended in Khayelitsha this week in connection with a mob attack in which two people were murdered.
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Various land invasions underway across Cape Town communities
From Samora Machel to Khayelitsha and Philippi, law enforcement officials have their hands full as hundreds of residents can be seen marking plots.
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Parly committee raises concerns over state of police readiness
The committee has raised the issue following four incidents this week, which it believes have highlighted weaknesses in intelligence gathering and operation deployment.
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9 killed in alleged taxi-related violence in Western Cape
Police have managed to arrest two suspects for a shooting near the Wynberg taxi rank on Friday afternoon where a taxi driver was wounded.
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Why 27% of W. Cape cops have to return their guns
In a written reply from the SAPS to the DA’s Western Cape spokesperson on Community Safety, it was revealed that 27% of officers had to return their firearms.
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CT crèche employee linked to rape of child (2) still on suspension
News24 is reporting the case has been removed from the court roll because the little girl is too young to testify.
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Over 1,300 illegal firearms seized in WC in 2017
Provincial police top brass on Wednesday briefed the Standing Committee on Community Safety on the issue.
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Police officer killed in Khayelitsha
Western Cape Community Safety MEC Dan Plato says the Hawks are investigating the incident.
