safety and security
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W Cape Community Safety minister welcomes handover of 175 new vehicles to the police
The Western Cape Minister welcomed 175 new police vehicles, enhancing safety and urging community cooperation in crime prevention during the festive season.
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Cape Town’s safety and security directorate pays tribute to three officers for individual acts of bravery
Three officers were honored for bravery in life-saving rescues: aiding a premature birth, saving a drowning boy, and caring for an animal.
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Metro Police NSOs increase visibility and patrols in Ward 1
Meto Police are increasing patrols in Ward 1 to enhance community safety, supported by revised working hours and overtime funding.
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Bothasig CPF welcomes crime decline but warns residents to stay vigilant
Bothasig’s crime statistics show a 12.9% decline in serious crime, but increases in robbery, carjacking, and commercial crime raise concerns.
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Bothasig CPF marks Mandela Day with clean-up and crime prevention fundraiser
The Bothasig CPF celebrated Mandela Day with community initiatives, including a clean-up and plant swap, enhancing local crime prevention efforts.
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WCED expands security cover to 453 schools for June holidays
The Western Cape Education Department increases holiday security funding to R11.99 million for 453 high-risk schools amid rising vandalism.
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City tables proposed R6.8bn budget for safety services
Cape Town has proposed a R6.8bn safety and security budget, focusing on infrastructure, staffing and emergency services, though it still awaits approval.
