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Community Safety to host its District Rural Safety Summit in Central Karoo

On 30 January 2023, the Department of Community Safety will host its District Rural Safety Summit and Policing Needs and Priorities (RSSaPNP...

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Extend condolences to families of LEAP officers

Minister Reagen Allen and MMC JP Smith extend condolences to families of LEAP officers It is with great sadness that we have been informed...

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Community Safety to host Policing Needs and Priorities engagement in Metro East

On 26 January 2023, the Department of Community Safety will host its Policing Needs and Priorities (PNP) engagement in the City of Cape Town...

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Tourism Safety Officers contribute to safer festive season

Joint statement: The Western Cape Government’s (WCGs) Tourism Safety Officers (TSOs) have been making a significant contribution to keeping...

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LEAP officers secure over 700 arrests during December

Between 5 December 2022 – 1 January 2023, Law Enforcement Advancement Plan (LEAP) officers effected the arrest of 747 individuals for an...

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Overstrand and Swartland K-9 units make huge busts during festive period

The Overstrand and Swartland K-9 Units made their presence felt throughout the December holiday period. Between 23 December 2022 – 15...

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WCLA inspects 100% of licensed premises over 12 months

Western Cape Minister of Police Oversight and Community Safety, Reagen Allen says the Western Cape Liquor Authority (WCLA) should be...

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Minister Albert Fritz: SOPA Debate Speech

Honourable Speaker, Honourable Premier and Cabinet Colleagues, Honourable Leader of the Opposition, Honourable Members of the Western Cape...

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Vote of thanks for passing out parade for LEAP

As we conclude today, I want to recognise and thank the various partners who have played their part in transforming the Western Cape Safety...

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Reducing violent crime in the Western Cape

‘Reducing violent crime in the Western Cape: Scenarios, Challenges, and Institutional Cooperation’ I would like to begin by sincerely...

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