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Operation Shanela 2 officially launched in the Western Cape

Western Cape Minister of Police Oversight and Community Safety, Anroux Marais, has welcomed the official launch of Operation Shanela 2 in...

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20 New Peace Officers/Traffic Wardens deployed in Oudtshoorn Municipality

Western Cape Minister of Police Oversight and Community Safety, Anroux Marais, has welcomed the graduation and employment of 20 new Peace...

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Western Cape Government hosts multi sectoral anti-extortion summit

On Tuesday, 17 June, the Western Cape Government convened a Multi-Sectoral Anti-Extortion Summit in Cape Town with the aim of assessing the...

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Minister Marais congratulates LEAP team on their operational successes

Western Cape Minister of Police Oversight and Community Safety, Anroux Marais, has congratulated the 117-member Law Enforcement Advancement...

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Minister Marais congratulates the Chrysalis Academy on 25 years of holistic youth development.

Western Cape Minister of Police Oversight and Community Safety, Anroux Marais, has congratulated the Chrysalis Academy for a remarkable 25...

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Minister Marais encouraged by LEAP successes after double-up deployment

Western Cape Minister of Police Oversight and Community Safety, Anroux Marais, is encouraged by the recent successes of the Law Enforcement...

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Minister Marais welcomes conviction of accused in Joshlin Smith case

Western Cape Minister of Police Oversight and Community Safety, Anroux Marais, has welcomed the conviction of Racquel “Kelly” Smith, Jacquen...

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Minister Marais welcomes conviction, sentencing of Aurora farm murder accused

The Western Cape Minister of Police Oversight and Community Safety, Anroux Marais, has welcomed the conviction and sentencing of Phindile...

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Minister Marais welcomes arrest of a suspect in connection with Wynberg court shooting

Western Cape Minister of Police Oversight and Community Safety, Anroux Marais, has welcomed the arrest of a suspect in connection with a...

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New Elsies River Community Policing Forum (CPF) to be elected

The Western Cape Minister of Police Oversight and Community Safety, Anroux Marais, welcomes the intervention by the Western Cape Provincial...

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Western Cape Provincial Safety Advisory Committee (PSAC) convenes to advise on key safety challenges

On Wednesday, 19 March 2025, Western Cape Minister of Police Oversight and Community Safety, Anroux Marais, met with the Western Cape...

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59 New peace officers employed at three municipalities

Western Cape Minister of Police Oversight and Community Safety, Anroux Marais, welcomes the graduation and employment of 59 new Peace...

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