News and Speeches for Department of Police Oversight and Community Safety
Media Alert: Religious Leaders to Discuss Safety in the Western Cape
24 November 2011On Monday, 28 November 2011, Western Cape Minister of Community Safety, Dan Plato, will host a large gathering of religious leaders from areas affected by drug-related crimes and violence across the province. More than 250 delegates have been... Read More
Media Alert: Minister Plato to Engage in a Door-to-Door Visit in Lavender Hill
21 November 2011Western Cape Minister of Community Safety, Dan Plato, will this afternoon (Tuesday) go door to door in Lavender Hill to engage with the community on safety issues in the area. Read More
Specialised Drug and Gang Units Endorsed by Cabinet as Policing Need and Priority
21 November 2011Media Statement by Dan Plato, Minister of Community Safety Read More
Media Alert: Specialised Drug and Gang Units - Cabinet Decision
20 November 2011Western Cape Minister of Community Safety, Dan Plato, will host a media briefing on Tuesday, 22 November 2011. Read More
Results of Safely Home Weekend Traffic Operations
20 November 2011This weekend's integrated law enforcement operations led to the arrest of 23 drivers suspected of being under the influence of alcohol. Read More
Media Alert: Minister Plato to Witness Pledge of Peace by Hanover Park Gangs to the Community
15 November 2011Following an invitation from the Hanover Park community leaders, Western Cape Minister of Community Safety, Dan Plato, will today be in Freedom Square, Hanover Park. The minister will witness a pledge of peace by gang leaders in the area to the... Read More
Results of Safely Home Weekend Traffic Operations
13 November 2011Media Statement by Dan Plato, Minister of Community Safety Read More
Media Alert: Minister Plato to March against Crime with Community of Clarke Estate, Elsie's River
10 November 2011Western Cape Minister of Community Safety, Dan Plato, will on Sunday (13 November 2011) join the community of Clarke Estate, Elsie's River, for a march against crime and violence in the area. The march is being organised by the community group... Read More
Media Alert: Minister Plato to Engage with Ottery Community at Public Meeting
7 November 2011Tonight (Tuesday), Western Cape Minister of Community Safety, Dan Plato, will engage with the community of Ottery at a public meeting. Crime and violence in the area are on the agenda for discussion. Read More
Results of Safely Home Weekend Traffic Operations
6 November 2011Media Statement by Dan Plato, Minister of Community Safety Read More
Business Commended for Key Role in Copper Bust
1 November 2011Media Statement by Minister of Community Safety, Dan PlatoThe actions of a business owner this week played a key role in the arrest of four alleged copper thieves and the confiscation of 50 tons of copper valued at about R2.4 million in Brackenfell. Read More
Hanover Park Shooting: Specialised Approach by SAPS Needed
30 October 2011Media Statement by Dan Plato, Minister of Community Safety Read More
Results of Safely Home Weekend Traffic Operations
30 October 2011Media Statement by Dan Plato, Minister of Community Safety Integrated Safely Home operations by Provincial Traffic, Municipal Traffic and SAPS saw 3 968 vehicles stopped this weekend at 24 alcohol blitz roadblocks in the province. Read More
Alcohol Blitz Roadblocks: 29 Arrests This Weekend
23 October 2011Twenty-four integrated Safely Home roadblocks were conducted across the Western Cape this weekend, and a total of 3 695 vehicles were stopped as part of the Provincial Government's Safely Home campaign. Read More
Media Alert: Increasing Safety in Khayelitsha - Safety Summit
19 October 2011On Friday, 21 October, Minister of Community Safety, Dan Plato, will be hosting a Safety Summit in Khayelitsha. Representatives from the Criminal Justice System will be present, as well as representatives from various community organisations and... Read More
Results of Safely Home Weekend Traffic Operations
16 October 2011Media Statement by Dan Plato, Minister of Community Safety Read More
Media Alert: CeaseFire Project Presentation
10 October 2011On Wednesday, 12 October 2011, delegates from CeaseFire Chicago will do a full presentation on the CeaseFire Project to government officials from the City of Cape Town and the Provincial Government of the Western Cape (Cape Town Civic Centre) and to... Read More
CeaseFire Project Training with Chicago Experts Set to Begin
10 October 2011Joint Media Statement by Minister Plato and City of Cape Town Mayco Member JP Smith Read More
Criminal Justice System in Khayelitsha Must be Strengthened
4 October 2011Media Statement by Dan Plato, Minister of Community SafetyA memorandum received by my office yesterday highlights the need to urgently address the failures of the criminal justice system in Khayelitsha and for increasing safety in the township. Read More
Media Alert: Minister Plato to Engage with Hanover Park Community at Public Meeting
3 October 2011On Tuesday, 4 October 2011, Western Cape Minister of Community Safety, Dan Plato, will address the community of Hanover Park at a public meeting organised by the local Community Police Forum (CPF). Read More
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