News and Speeches for Department of Police Oversight and Community Safety
Minister Allen conducts first patrol with Tafelsig Neighbourhood Watch
6 May 2022This past Wednesday evening, Western Cape Minister of Community Safety and Police Oversight, Reagen Allen, conducted his first patrol with the Neighbourhood Watch (NHW) in the Tafelsig, Mitchells Plain area. Read More
Minister Reagen Allen Officially Sworn in
26 April 2022Minister Reagen Allen Officially Sworn in as Western Cape Minister of Community Safety and Police Oversight Read More
Minister Anroux Marais commends Western Cape’s Reaction Units successes
13 April 2022Minister Anroux Marais commends Western Cape’s Reaction Units successes in creating safer communities Read More
Minister Anroux Marais Commends K9 Unit for Drug Bust In Kleinmond
1 April 2022Acting Minister of Community Safety, Anroux Marais commends another successful Joint Crime Prevention Operation which took place on Wednesday, 30 March 2022. Read More
Department of Community Safety celebrates its 25-year Anniversary
31 March 2022Acting Minister of Community Safety, Anroux Marais and the Head of Department, Advocate Yashina Pillay are proud to announce the 25th Anniversary of the Department of Community Safety. Read More
The Department of Community Safety’s R776.1m budget presented by Minister Marais
29 March 2022Yesterday, 28 March 2022, Minister Anroux Marais presented the Department of Community Safety’s Budget Appropriation for the 2022/23 financial year at the Western Cape Provincial Parliament. Read More
Minister Marais welcomes the arrest of accused in Khayelitsha mass murder case
28 March 2022Acting Minister of Community Safety, Anroux Marais, welcomes the confirmed arrest of a suspect in connection with the multiple mass murder cases being investigated in Khayelitsha. Read More
Minister Marais condemns senseless killings in Khayelitsha on Sunday
22 March 2022The Acting Minister of Community Safety, Anroux Marais, strongly condemns the senseless killing of 6 people in the Enkanini Informal settlement in Khayelitsha on Sunday, 20 March 2022. Read More
Minister Marais condemns the shooting and killing of 5 people in Khayelitsha
14 March 2022Minister Marais condemns the shooting and killing of 5 people in Khayelitsha & welcomes activation of 72-hour plan to find suspects Read More
Minister Anroux Marais Commends Crime Prevention Successes of K9 Units
3 March 2022Minister Anroux Marais commends crime prevention successes of K9 Units across the Western Cape and urges Communities to support the brave work they do Read More
Minister Marais commits to the continuity of safety programmes at DOCS
31 January 2022As Acting Minister of Community Safety, Minister Anroux Marais has now met with the Department’s senior management team and was briefed on the status of the safety programmes across the province. Read More
Minister Fritz welcomes arrest of accused in murder case of Jacque Mpontsana
24 January 2022Today, the Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, welcomes news of the capture and arrest of Lwazi Sibindana, who allegedly murdered Jacque Mpontsana by setting her alight during a domestic dispute in September last year. Read More
Minister Fritz welcomes positive reports of enforcement by Liquor Authority
20 January 2022Today, the Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, welcomes news of enforcement activities carried out by the Western Cape Liquor Authority over the Festive Season to ensure that liquor traders complied with the conditions of their liquor... Read More
Minister Fritz visits families of Natasha Booise, nine-year old rape victim
10 January 2022Minister Fritz visits families of Natasha Booise, nine-year old rape victim, in Piketberg Read More
The Western Cape Government Security Support Team, our Unsung Heroes
9 December 2021The Head of Department for Community Safety, Adv Yashina Pillay, commends the role of the Department of Community Safety’s Security Support Team towards their achievement of receiving the Bronze Award in the Barrier Breaker category at the Western... Read More
LEAP shows another week of success, suspect in multiple rape cases arrested
7 December 2021The Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, welcomes the latest report of LEAP activities. A number of illegal firearms have been removed from the streets, as well as suspects arrested for various criminal activity in crime hotspots. Read More
Community Safety provides a study support programme to 60 Youth during the exam
29 November 2021Community Safety provides a study support programme to 60 Youth during the exam period, at Chrysalis Academy Read More
Detailed Analysis: Minister Fritz welcomes stabalisation of murder rate
23 November 2021Detailed Analysis: Minister Fritz welcomes stabalisation of murder rate; decreases in other crimes, says more must be done Read More
Minister Fritz leads establishment of Law Enforcement Technical Area Teams
22 November 2021Today, the Minister of Community Safety, Albert Fritz, is pleased to announce the progress in the establishment of Law Enforcement Technical Area Teams (LETAT) in strategically identified areas, as the first leg of the establishment of the Area... Read More
Minister Fritz notes release of Quarter 2 crime stats
19 November 2021Minister Fritz notes release of Quarter 2 crime stats, welcomes news of a decrease in murder rate Read More
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