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Premier and Western Cape Government Cabinet strongly condemn xenophobic violence

The Western Cape Government Cabinet has condemned, in the strongest possible terms, all acts of violence, intimidation, or lawlessness...

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Premier Winde and Minister Marais cautiously welcome reduction in murders, but warn violent crime still unacceptably high

Premier Alan Winde and Western Cape Minister of Police Oversight and Community Safety, Anroux Marais, have cautiously welcomed the decrease...

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Western Cape Provincial Safety Council raises serious concerns over Operation Prosper

At a meeting of the Western Cape Provincial Safety council this week, Premier Alan Winde brought the serious concerns of thousands of...

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Outcomes of Western Cape Government Cabinet meeting held on 11 March 2026

On Wednesday, 11 March 2026, Premier Alan Winde chaired a meeting of the Western Cape Government Cabinet. Cabinet received a briefing from...

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While Western Cape murder rate shows decrease, Western Cape Government demands proper funding for overburdened SAPS in province

The latest quarterly crime statistics for the Western Cape once again show what is needed to meaningfully reduce violent crime in the...

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Premier cautiously welcomes SANDF deployment but calls for urgent SAPS reform

Western Cape Premier Alan Winde welcomed President Cyril Ramaphosa’s decision to deploy the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) to...

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Premier Winde engaging with Khayelitsha SAPS management

Western Cape Provincial Safety council commits to stronger safety collaboration

Premier Alan Winde chaired a meeting of the Western Cape Provincial Safety Council on Wednesday, 11 February 2026, to receive progress...

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Premier Winde engaging with Kraaifontein SAPS management

Premier calls for better resourcing during Kraaifontein SAPS oversight visit

To address major public concern regarding policing in Cape Town and to address challenges facing the South African Police Service (SAPS)...

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Premier’s Safety Digicon – Partnerships and local policing can reduce violent crime

Partnerships and the fact that increased safety and security are an imperative for economic growth and job creation were among the key...

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The crime stats are shocking – but they show exactly what the solution is too

The crime statistics released today show that the Western Cape Government’s targeted safety and crime prevention programmes result in...

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