News and Speeches for Department of Police Oversight and Community Safety | Western Cape Government

News and Speeches for Department of Police Oversight and Community Safety

Observe Road Rules and Exercise Patience during Bad Weather Conditions

3 June 2013

Media Release by Kenny Africa, Western Cape Government Traffic Chief Department of Community Safety Read More

Spes Bona Shooting Arrest Welcomed

21 May 2013

Western Cape Minister of Community Safety Dan Plato thanks law enforcement agencies for their swift response after the shooting of Spes Bona High learner Glenrico Martin. Read More

Minister Plato Encourages Unemployed Nyanga Youth to Study Further

20 May 2013

Today, Monday, 20 May 2013, Dan Plato, Western Cape Minister of Community Safety, will be attending a post-matric education information session for the unemployed youth in Nyanga. Read More

Rape Can Never be Tolerated

17 May 2013

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

Report a Cop/Reward a Cop Programme Keeps Growing

14 May 2013

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

Youth at Risk Choose Education Over Gangsterism

28 April 2013

Vulnerable and unemployed youth from crime-affected communities taking part in the Northlink College and Department of Community Safety partnership are eager to learn and improve their lives. Read More

Western Cape Community Safety Bill Passed

27 March 2013

Media Statement by the Minister of Community Safety, Dan Plato Read More

Department of Community Safety Budget Speech 2013

26 March 2013

Through the Whole of Society, We Can Increase Safety in the Western Cape I: Introduction Read More

Two Western Cape Traffic Officials Arrested for Corruption

25 March 2013

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

Minister Plato to Hand-over Mobile Safety Trailers at Athlone Stadium

17 March 2013

Monday, 18 March 2013, Dan Plato, Western Cape Minister of Community Safety, will hand over mobile safety trailers to six City Improvement Districts (CIDs). Read More

Media Alert: Minister Plato to Hand Over Safety Trailer to Sea Point CID

11 March 2013

On Tuesday, 12 March 2013, Dan Plato, Western Cape Minister of Community Safety, will hand over a mobile safety trailer to the Sea Point City Improvement District (CID) and accompany the CID on a walkabout through the area. Read More

Media Alert: Minister Plato to Visit Residents of Kosovo, Nyanga

4 March 2013

Today, Monday, 4 March 2013, Dan Plato, Western Cape Minister of Community Safety, will be visiting the Kosovo area in Nyanga to speak to residents about safety concerns. Read More

Media Alert: Minister Plato to Host Bredasdorp Youth Safety Summit

4 March 2013

On Tuesday, 5 March 2013, Dan Plato, Western Cape Minister of Community Safety, will host a youth safety summit in Bredasdorp in partnership with the Cape Agulhas municipality and South African Police Service (SAPS).  Read More

Vigilante Violence is not the Answer

27 February 2013

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

The Fight Against Sexual Offences is Everyone’s Responsibility

14 February 2013

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

The Official Re-Opening of Provincial Traffic College

13 February 2013

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

Media Alert: Official Re-Opening Ceremony of Provincial Traffic Training College

12 February 2013

Tomorrow, Wednesday 13 February 2013, the Western Cape Minister of Community Safety, Dan Plato, will officially re-open the Gene Louw Traffic College after refurbishments. Read More

Bredasdorp Rape and Murder: Women’s Safety Affects Everyone

7 February 2013

Statement by Dan Plato, Western Cape Minister of Community Safety on the horrific gang-rape and murder of a young girl in Bredasdorp.   Read More

South African Police Service should Work with Medics, not Against them

24 January 2013

Statement by Dan Plato, Western Cape Minister of Community Safety on the manhandling of a medic by two South African Police Service (SAPS) officers. Read More

Media Alert: Minister Plato to Congratulate Green Point CID Employees

21 January 2013

Minister Plato is to Congratulate the Green Point City Improvement District (CID) employees and join them on a walkabout. Read More

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