News and Speeches for Ministry of Police Oversight and Community Safety
Prevent the Killing
13 September 2006Western Cape Minister for Community Safety Leonard Ramatlakane says that new peace building initiatives are required to prevent the killing of children. Read More
Outcome of Meeting between Premier and MEC's on Taxi Violence
5 April 2006The Provincial Government of the Western Cape is satisfied that significant progress is being undertaken to address incidents relating to renewed taxi violence and gang war. Read More
Media Alert: Launch of the Western Cape Leg of the Safer Easter Programme
5 April 2006National Minister of Transport Jeff Radebe is to officially launch the Western Cape leg of the Safer Easter Programme on Sunday - 10 April 2006. The programme is jointly co-ordinated by the Departments of Community Safety and Transport and Public... Read More
The Release of Mujahid Daniels
22 March 2006Western Cape Minister for Community Safety Leonard Ramatlakane has reacted with disappointment to acquittal of high-flyer gangster Mujahid Daniels at the Cape High court. Read More
Crime Comes Down in the Western Cape
25 January 2006Western Cape Minister for Community Safety has praised the South African Police, the Bambanani Volunteers, metro and municipal police, provincial traffic and all law enforcement agencies who put in many hours of work to bring down crime during the... Read More
Safety on the Roads This Festive Season
11 December 2005Motorists are urged to drive considerately and with caution this festive season as traffic inches closer to capacity in Cape Town and the Western Cape. Read More
Media Briefing: Safer Festive Season 2005/6 Launch
30 November 2005Western Cape Minister for Community Safety, Leonard Ramatlakane, has strongly condemned the armed robbery of a bus carrying German tourists in Khayelitsha yesterday. Read More
Child Safety Campaign Phamplet Blitz at Schools and Railway Stations
17 October 2005Western Cape Minister for Community Safety Leonard Ramatlakane today led Departmental staff in a blitz distribution at rail stations throughout the Cape Peninsula. Read More
MEC's Visit Western Cape Community Safety Counterparts
10 October 2005Western Cape MEC for Community Safety Leonard Ramatlakane says he is encouraged by comments made by his counterparts from other provinces, that the Department was at an advanced stage with its capacity to fight crime in communities. Read More
Next Steps on Taxi Inquiry
12 September 2005Western Cape Minister for Community Safety Leonard Ramatlakane and Minister of Public Works and Transport Marius Fransman addressed the media on 13 September 2005 on recommendations contained in a report on investigation (Inquiry) into the Cape... Read More
Urgent Alert: Due to Protest on N2 Motorists Advised to Use Alternative Routes
5 July 2005The Western Cape Department of Community Safety would like to inform motorists using the N2 towards and from Cape Town, that there is a protest march and a demonstration on the N2 near Khayelitsha (6 July 2005). Read More
Media Statement from Ministry at Provincial Anti-Rape Summit in Cape Town
22 June 2005Western Cape Minister for Community Safety Leonard Ramatlakane has called on delegates at the Provincial Anti- Rape summit in Cape Town to "come up with a workable strategy that will in particular help children and women to have the courage report... Read More
Positive Crime Fighting in the Western Cape
20 June 2005Western Cape Minister for Community Safety Leonard Ramatlakane says he's convinced that the SAPS are making positive inroads in the fight against crime. Read More
Taxi Ranks in Bellville, Brackenfell, Durbanville, Bloekombos are to Remain Closed Indefinitely.
6 April 2005Minister Ramatlakane said, "The meeting has decided that the affected taxi ranks will remain closed." Read More
Media Alert: Activities to Promote Road Safety
22 March 2005Western Cape Minister for Community Safety Leonard Ramatlakane will be participating in activities aimed at intensifying the road safety campaign (Arrive Alive) during this year’s Easter weekend holidays. Read More
MEC for Community Safety welcomes National Minster for Safety and Security in the Western Cape
15 March 2005Western Cape MEC for Community Safety Leonard Ramatlakane will be accompanying his national counterpart Minister Charles Nqakula during his Imbizo to the province tommorrow. Read More
Safer Festive Season Programme Shows Results
7 February 2005Western Cape Minister for Community Safety Leonard Ramatlakane said the anti-crime initiative of a Safer Festive Season programme, was proving to be a successful model and thus it will be maintained. Read More
Statement from Community Safety MEC on Arrests of Possible Syndicate Members
5 January 2005Western Cape Minister for Community Safety Leonard Ramatlakane has welcomed the arrest of suspected members of an organized crime syndicate early this morning. Read More
Anti-Crime Blitz on Metrorail Trains
30 December 2004Western Cape Minister for Community Safety, Leonard Ramatlakane, this morning (04:30am) led an anti-crime operation on Metrorail trains. Minister Ramatlakane was accompanied by Provincial Commissioner Mzwandile Petros, senior police officials... Read More
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