News and Speeches for Department of Police Oversight and Community Safety
"Rape Is Unacceptable" Says MEC Max
10 January 2010Adv. Lennit Max, The Western Cape Minister of Community Safety condemns the alleged rape of a 19 year old girl from Atlantis.Max wants to urge the victims that a thorough investigation will be done, to bring the alleged perpetrators to book and that... Read More
Criminal Charges and 24/7 Border Inspections will target all Unsafe Buses and Their Operators
4 January 2010Joint Statement by Western Cape Ministers of Community Safety Lennit Max and Transport Robin Carlisle. Read More
New Steps Against Unsafe Bus Operators to be Announced Tomorrow
3 January 2010Joint Statement by Western Cape Ministers of Community Safety, Lennit Max, and Transport, Robin Carlisle. Read More
Responsibility of Your Child Lies with You
23 December 2009All parents, please be aware that your kid(s) is your responsibility and therefore have the right to be protected and to feel safe says Adv. Max, Minister of Community Safety. Read More
Pedestrian Safety the Responsibility of Pedestrians and Drivers
22 December 2009Adv. Lennit Max, the Western Cape Minister of Community Safety, expresses his concerns once again due to the number of road accidents and fatalities during the start of the Festive Season. Read More
No Mercy for Rapists of 12 Year Old
16 December 2009The Minister of Community Safety, Adv. Lennit Max, expressed his outrage at the rape of an eleven year old girl from Ladismith in the Southern Cape. The girl was allegedly raped by two males (one a 12 year old). Read More
Zero Tolerance to Offenders After 15 Year Old Crash Taxi
15 December 2009The Minister of Community Safety, Adv. Lennit Max, expressed his shock and anger after a taxi, apparently driven by a fifteen year old boy, overturned in Kraaifontein at 08:20 this morning, killing two female passengers and slightly injuring eight... Read More
Traffic Law Enforcement Operations and Accident Statistics
10 December 2009The school is closing today, 11 December 2009, which will lead to parents and holiday makers going on leave to travel over long distances to visit families and friends. Visitors from all over the country will be entering the Province of the Western... Read More
Enjoy the Festive Season Safely and Responsibly
9 December 2009The Minister of Community Safety, Adv. Lennit Max, would like to wish the people of the Western Cape, as well as all visitors, a joyful and safe Festive Season with their loved ones. Read More
Media Alert: Extracts from MEC Max's Diary for 9-11 December 2009
8 December 2009Wednesday, 9 December 2009 1. MEC Max speaks at AGM of Athlone Central Improvement DistrictVenue: Minor Hall, Athlone Police Station, AthloneTime: 17:15Thursday, 10 December 2009 Read More
Pedestrian Safety is the Responsibility of Pedestrians and Drivers
6 December 2009The Minister for Community Safety, Adv. Lennit Max, has warned motorists to be alert at all times to the safety of pedestrians when driving on our roads. Read More
Festive Season Neglect and Abuse of Children Inexcusable - MEC Max
6 December 2009The Minister for Community Safety, Adv. Lennit Max, has appealed to parents and caregivers to ensure that their children are well looked after over the festive season. Read More
MEC Max Commend Police and Community for Conduct During FIFA 2010 World Cup Draw
6 December 2009The Minister of Community Safety, Adv. Lennit Max has commended the sterling work delivered by the police as well as the exceptional behaviour by the people who attended the recent festivities during the FIFA 2010 World Cup Draw in Cape Town. Read More
MEC Max Condemn the Killing of Three Farm Workers in Beaufort West
5 December 2009The Minister of Community Safety, Adv. Lennit Max, today reacted with shock on the shooting incident on Saturday when a 37 year old caretaker apparently shot and killed three workers, Mrs. Lena Nuwegeld (85), Mr. Hendrik September (64) and Mr. Read More
Driver Fatigue and Road Offences have a High Price
30 November 2009The Western Cape Minister of Community Safety, Adv. Lennit Max, today cautioned against driver fatigue following an accident this morning on the N2 near Albertina in which three passengers in a Opel Corsa vehicle died when they were involved in a... Read More
Shopping Malls Safer for Festive Season with Help of Police and Public
30 November 2009The Western Cape Minister of Community Safety, Adv. Read More
Media Alert: MEC Max Meets with Mall Management on Safety during Festive Season
29 November 2009The MEC for Community Safety, Adv. Lennit Max, will meet with Mall Management (including, Mr. Kevin Roman, Chairperson of the SA Council of Shopping Centres) Read More
No Excuse for Child Abuse
29 November 2009Parents who abuse their children will feel the full brunt of the law and will have to account to the courts of South Africa for their cold hearted deeds, says the Western Cape Minister of Community Safety, Adv. Read More
Police and Communities will not Negotiate with Gangs
26 November 2009The police and communities will not allow gangs to use neighbourhoods as fields of gang fights and bloodshed, says the Minister of Community Safety, Adv. Lennit Max. Read More
Situation in Vrygrond is Under Control
25 November 2009The situation in the Steenberg and the Vrygrond settlement is of extreme concern for the police as well as the Department of Community Safety, says the Minister of Community Safety, Adv. Lennit Max. Read More
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