News and Speeches for Department of Police Oversight and Community Safety
Unroadworthy Buses Entering Western Cape: MEC writes to Northern Cape Counterpart
26 May 2010Western Cape Community Safety MEC, Lennit Max today wrote to the Northern Cape MEC for Transport, Safety and Liaison, Patrick Mabilo, to address the seemingly slack law enforcement by that province's traffic officials which directly impacts on road... Read More
MEC to Present President's Award for Youth Empowerment
26 May 2010Tonight (Thursday 27 May 2010) Community Safety MEC, Lennit Max, will present eighty (80) young people from eleven (11) community youth groups and residential youth care facilities across the Western Cape with the President's Award for Youth... Read More
Media Alert: MEC Max to Addess 10111 Call Centre in Pinelands
24 May 2010Tomorrow (Wednesday, 26 May 2010) Western Cape Community Safety MEC, Lennit Max, will visit the 10111 call centre in Pinelands to assess the centre's current capacity and readiness to handle the expected influx of emergency and crime reporting calls... Read More
MEC to Address Steenberg/Lavender Hill Community on Crime in the Area
11 May 2010Tonight (Wednesday, 12 May 2010), Western Cape Safety MEC, Lennit Max, will address the community and South African Police Service (SAPS) of Steenberg/Lavender Hill on crime in the area (focus on gang and drug-related crime) and the progress of... Read More
Fifty Six (56) People Arrested for Drunk Driving over the Weekend
9 May 2010Over the past weekend fifty six (56) people were arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol on Provincial roads. The focus is to clamp down on drunk drivers. Read More
Woodstock Residents will be Consulted on Police Station Relocation
5 May 2010The relocation of the Woodstock police station will only happen after proper consultation with all roleplayers, including the community, has taken place. Read More
Launch of Training of Community Police Forums
4 March 2010The Minister of Community Safety, Advocate Lennit Max, will over this weekend launch the start of two days of rigorous training in civilian oversight for all 72 Community Police Forums (CPFs) in the City of Cape Town. Read More
Twelve People Arrested on Friday, 5 February 2010
4 February 2010On Friday afternoon, a 35 year old male driver from George was arrested on the N1 close to Beaufort West for defeating the ends of justice. The driver allegedly tampered with his number plates in order to avoid speed cameras. Read More
"Great Successes in Traffic Law Enforcement" Says MEC Max
19 January 2010It is with pride that Adv. Lennit Max, Minister of Community Safety, today announced various successes achieved by Provincial Traffic Law Enforcement Operations during the Festive Season. Read More
"Rape Is Unacceptable" Says MEC Max
10 January 2010Adv. Lennit Max, The Western Cape Minister of Community Safety condemns the alleged rape of a 19 year old girl from Atlantis.Max wants to urge the victims that a thorough investigation will be done, to bring the alleged perpetrators to book and that... Read More
Criminal Charges and 24/7 Border Inspections will target all Unsafe Buses and Their Operators
4 January 2010Joint Statement by Western Cape Ministers of Community Safety Lennit Max and Transport Robin Carlisle. Read More
New Steps Against Unsafe Bus Operators to be Announced Tomorrow
3 January 2010Joint Statement by Western Cape Ministers of Community Safety, Lennit Max, and Transport, Robin Carlisle. Read More
Responsibility of Your Child Lies with You
23 December 2009All parents, please be aware that your kid(s) is your responsibility and therefore have the right to be protected and to feel safe says Adv. Max, Minister of Community Safety. Read More
Pedestrian Safety the Responsibility of Pedestrians and Drivers
22 December 2009Adv. Lennit Max, the Western Cape Minister of Community Safety, expresses his concerns once again due to the number of road accidents and fatalities during the start of the Festive Season. Read More
No Mercy for Rapists of 12 Year Old
16 December 2009The Minister of Community Safety, Adv. Lennit Max, expressed his outrage at the rape of an eleven year old girl from Ladismith in the Southern Cape. The girl was allegedly raped by two males (one a 12 year old). Read More
Zero Tolerance to Offenders After 15 Year Old Crash Taxi
15 December 2009The Minister of Community Safety, Adv. Lennit Max, expressed his shock and anger after a taxi, apparently driven by a fifteen year old boy, overturned in Kraaifontein at 08:20 this morning, killing two female passengers and slightly injuring eight... Read More
Traffic Law Enforcement Operations and Accident Statistics
10 December 2009The school is closing today, 11 December 2009, which will lead to parents and holiday makers going on leave to travel over long distances to visit families and friends. Visitors from all over the country will be entering the Province of the Western... Read More
Enjoy the Festive Season Safely and Responsibly
9 December 2009The Minister of Community Safety, Adv. Lennit Max, would like to wish the people of the Western Cape, as well as all visitors, a joyful and safe Festive Season with their loved ones. Read More
Media Alert: Extracts from MEC Max's Diary for 9-11 December 2009
8 December 2009Wednesday, 9 December 2009 1. MEC Max speaks at AGM of Athlone Central Improvement DistrictVenue: Minor Hall, Athlone Police Station, AthloneTime: 17:15Thursday, 10 December 2009 Read More
Pedestrian Safety is the Responsibility of Pedestrians and Drivers
6 December 2009The Minister for Community Safety, Adv. Lennit Max, has warned motorists to be alert at all times to the safety of pedestrians when driving on our roads. Read More
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