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News and Speeches for Department of Police Oversight and Community Safety

Minister Plato to attend religious leaders’ safety engagement in Hanover Park

26 February 2016

Tomorrow, Saturday 27 February 2016, Western Cape Minister of Community Safety, Dan Plato, will be joining the ‘Hanover Park Ministers Fraternal’ for a safety outreach engagement. Read More

SAPS failures – Minister Plato supports Major-General Goss’ search for justice

22 February 2016

Statement by Dan Plato, Western Cape Minister of Community Safety I support Major-General Greg Goss’ search for justice since 2014 in the murder case of his son, Greg Goss Junior. Read More

President Zuma’s #SONAreply promise – Specialised Drug and Gun units for SAPS

18 February 2016

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

Minister Plato and SAPS to conduct safety Outreach in Uitsig

16 February 2016

Today, 16 February 2016, Western Cape Minister of Community Safety, Dan Plato, accompanied by the South African Police Service (SAPS) Western Cape Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant General Khombinkosi Jula, will conduct a safety outreach campaign... Read More

Metro Cop Murder Condemned

16 February 2016

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

Conviction of Corrupt cops Welcomed

9 February 2016

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

Hawston murder – Targeting of SAPS and Family members condemned

8 February 2016

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

Western Cape Community Safety Act Regulations - Consultative sessions underway

1 February 2016

The Department of Community Safety will be hosting public consultation workshops across the province between today and 9 February 2016, on the Community Safety Act Regulations published on 11 December 2015. Read More

DoCS expands Youth Holiday programmes to Easter holiday

29 January 2016

For the first time since the Youth Safety and Religious Partnership (YSRP) programme’s inception in 2012, the Department of Community Safety will be expanding the YSRP to include the Easter 2016 holiday period. Read More

National Police Day – Minister Plato salutes our Everyday Heroes

27 January 2016

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

Apply for funding for Youth Safety Promotion Programme for Youth During Easter

26 January 2016

The Department of Community Safety invites Religious institutions to apply for funding for Safety Promotion Programme for Youth during the 2016 Easter School Holidays Read More

New Provincial Police Commissioner welcomed

22 January 2016

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

Philippi infanticide – Minister Plato calls for community’s assistance

20 January 2016

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

MEC Plato commends bravery of Mr Kevin Jacobs

19 January 2016

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

New Provincial Commissioner should learn from past mistakes

14 December 2015

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

Policing oversight to be bolstered with regular crime stats and SAPS inspections

13 December 2015

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

#16DaysofActivism – Retreat & Nyanga, Safety starts in Your Family

11 December 2015

Today, Friday 11 December 2015 and tomorrow, Saturday 12 December 2015, Western Cape Minister of Community Safety, Dan Plato, the South African Police Service (SAPS), our safety partners and community members will take a public stand against... Read More

#16DaysofActivism– Valhalla Park, Safety starts in Your Family

10 December 2015

Today, Thursday 10 December 2015, Western Cape Minister of Community Safety, Dan Plato, the South African Police Service (SAPS), our safety partners and community members will take a public stand against violence and abuse in Valhalla Park. Read More

Minister Plato to launch December Youth Holiday Programmes

7 December 2015

Today, Monday 7 December 2015, Western Cape Minister of Community Safety, Dan Plato, will launch the youth summer holiday programmes which will see opportunities available to youth across the province providing positive and safe alternatives during... Read More

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