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News and Speeches for Ministry of Police Oversight and Community Safety

2014/2015 Budget Speech – Community Safety

20 March 2014

On Monday, 24 March 2014, Dan Plato, Western Cape Minister of Community Safety, will deliver the 2014/15 Budget Vote speech for the Department of Community Safety. Read More

Minister Plato to Conduct Community Walkabouts in Mitchells Plain

10 March 2014

On Wednesday, 12 March 2014, Dan Plato, Western Cape Minister of Community Safety, will be visiting Tafelsig and Beacon Valley in Mitchells Plain to speak to residents about safety concerns, following the high number of gang-related shootings over... Read More

Police Brutality Must Never Be Tolerated

7 March 2014

Media Release by Dan Plato, Western Cape Minister of Community Safety After watching a video of severe police brutality that was sent to me this morning and which has gone viral on social media, I immediately contacted the South African Police... Read More

Update: Police Brutality Investigated

7 March 2014

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

Partnership with Religious Community to Continue over Easter

24 February 2014

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

Conviction of Criminals Responsible for Murdering Police Officer Welcomed

19 February 2014

Media Release by Dan Plato, Western Cape Minister of Community Safety The guilty verdict handed down in court this week to the murderers of Constable Xolisa Banga must be welcomed by all in our society. Read More

Police Officer Killed While Protecting our Communities

14 February 2014

Media Release by Dan Plato, Western Cape Minister of Community SafetyIt is with anger and immense sadness that I have heard of the killing of another one of this province’s police officers. Read More

Unlawful Police Detainment of Journalists Must Stop Immediately

6 February 2014

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

Police Staff Shortages Negatively Affecting Crime Levels

3 February 2014

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

Minister Plato to Visit Clarke Estate, Elsies River to Discuss Safety Concerns

23 January 2014

Today, Thursday, 23 January 2014, Dan Plato, Western Cape Minister of Community Safety, will visit the community of Clarke Estate in Elsies River to discuss various safety concerns that have been raised. Read More

Arrest of Delft Rape Suspect Welcomed

20 January 2014

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

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