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News and Speeches for Department of Police Oversight and Community Safety

SHAWCO and DOCS bring wellness to Gugulethu

28 July 2018

During the July centenary celebration of the birth of world icon, Nelson Mandela, people partook in a global campaign of charitable acts, in honour of the former head-of-state, his principles and visions of unison and inclusion. Read More

Statement by MEC Plato, Possibility of National Firearms Amnesty period welcomed

25 July 2018

Statement by Dan Plato, Western Cape Minister of Community Safety Possibility of National Firearms Amnesty period welcomed Date: 25 July 2018 Release: Immediate Read More

Statement by MEC Dan Plato - Murder of Knysna councillor condemned

24 July 2018

Statement by Dan Plato, Western Cape Minister of Community Safety Murder of Knysna councillor condemned Date: 24 July 2018 Release: Immediate Read More

Media Alert: Minister Plato hosts Khayelitsha safety workshop

20 July 2018

Tomorrow, Saturday 21 July 2018, Western Cape Minister of Community Safety, Dan Plato, and the Department of Community Safety will host a safety workshop in Khayelitsha. Read More

Media Alert: Minister Plato to accredit 44 Neighbourhood Watches in City

18 July 2018

This evening, Wednesday, 18 July 2018, Western Cape Minister of Community Safety, Dan Plato, will award accreditation certificates to 44 newly approved Neighbourhood Watch (NHW) Structures at an official accreditation ceremony in Goodwood. Read More

Cape Town Receives 44 Accredited Neighbourhood Watch Structures

18 July 2018

On 18 July, the Neighbourhood Watch Accreditation and Certification Ceremony experienced one of the biggest turnouts to this ceremony that was hosted by Minister Plato at the Goodwood Civic Centre. Read More

Statement by Dan Plato, Western Cape Minister of Community Safety

17 July 2018

Gugulethu walkabout: Gangsterism continues to hold communities captive Date: 17 July 2018 Release: Immediate Read More

Media Alert: Minister Plato to conduct safety oversight walkabout in Gugulethu

16 July 2018

Tomorrow, Tuesday 17 July 2018, Western Cape Minister of Community Safety, Dan Plato, will conduct a safety oversight walkabout in the community of Gugulethu. Read More

Media Alert: MEC Plato to attend Phusha Phambili July tournament in Khayelitsha

13 July 2018

Tomorrow, Western Cape Minister of Community Safety, Dan Plato, will attend the weekend long sports and recreational tournament, Phusha Phambili, in Town Two, Khayelitsha. Read More

Statement by Minister Dan Plato - Kidnappings cannot become profitable in the WC

10 July 2018

Kidnappings cannot become profitable in the Western Cape Date: 10 July 2018 Release: Immediate Read More

Department of Community Safety joins forces with SaferSpaces

9 July 2018

The  Department of Community Safety has partnered with SaferSpaces to strengthen its long-term endeavours to advance community safety and crime p Read More

Media Alert: MEC Plato to accredit new Neighbourhood Watch structures

3 July 2018

Tonight, Tuesday 3 July 2018, Western Cape Minister of Community Safety, Dan Plato, will officially award accreditation to 14 new Neighbourhood Watch (NHW) structures at an official accreditation ceremony in Stellenbosch. Read More

Statement by Dan Plato, Western Cape Minister of Community Safety

3 July 2018

Statement by Dan Plato, Western Cape Minister of Community Safety Read More

Media Alert: MEC Plato to accredit 14 new Neighbourhood Watch structures

2 July 2018

Tomorrow night, Tuesday 3 July 2018, Western Cape Minister of Community Safety, Dan Plato, will officially award accreditation to 14 new Neighbourhood Watch (NHW) structures at an official accreditation ceremony in Stellenbosch. Read More