Following locals’ concerns raised around the imminent removal of officers at Franschhoek Police Station, provincial minister of Police Oversight and Community Safety Anroux Marais has engaged provincial police management for clarity.
Marais was apparently informed that 15 police officers stationed at Franschhoek Police Station had been served with letters of intention to suspend or transfer following ongoing investigations into alleged irregularities at the station.
Residents reached out to Marais, sharing their fears that policing in the precinct would be crippled by the officers’ removal.
But during the meeting, provincial police management assured Marais that service delivery in Franschhoek would not be affected, as replacement personnel have already been deployed to the station to ensure continued policing services.
Marais said her department would continue to closely monitor the situation to ensure accountability and the maintenance of effective policing services in the community.
Residents dissatisfied with the level of service received are encouraged to raise their concerns with station management.
Should matters remain unresolved service-delivery complaints may be submitted via email on WC.ServiceComplaints@saps.gov.za, or to the Western Cape police ombudsman on westerncape.gov.za/police-ombudsman.
Allegations of police misconduct can also be reported to the Independent Police Investigative Directorate on 021 941 4800 or Complaints.WesternCape@ipid.gov.za.
