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The Western Cape Government welcomes additional Police officers for festive season operations

The Western Cape Minister of Police Oversight and Community Safety, Anroux Marais, has welcomed the deployment of more than 400 newly...

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Cloetesville, Kayamandi set to benefit from new Stellenbosch Municipality Peace Officer Graduates

The Western Cape Minister of Police Oversight and Community Safety, Anroux Marais, proudly celebrated the graduation of 19 new Peace...

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Minister Marais joins West Coast district mayor at inaugural “neatest police station” celebratory event

Western Cape Minister of Police Oversight and Community Safety, Anroux Marais, joined the West Coast District Mayor, Alderman Boffie Strydom...

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Minister Marais conducts urgent oversight visit to Athlone Magistrate’s Court and Athlone SAPS following fatal shootings

Western Cape Minister of Police Oversight and Community Safety, Anroux Marais, conducted an oversight visit to the Athlone Magistrate’s...

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Premier’s Safety Digicon – Partnerships and local policing can reduce violent crime

Partnerships and the fact that increased safety and security are an imperative for economic growth and job creation were among the key...

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Western Cape Adjustment Budget and MTBPS: R1.7bn in new funding to stabilise health and education, scale safety, and accelerate infrastructure delivery

Western Cape Minister of Finance, Deidré Baartman, today tabled the 2025/26 Medium Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) and the 2025...

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The crime stats are shocking – but they show exactly what the solution is too

The crime statistics released today show that the Western Cape Government’s targeted safety and crime prevention programmes result in...

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Minister Maynier urges matrics to celebrate safely

27 November 2025 – Statement by Minister David Maynier, Minister of Education Western Cape With the matric exam session completed, a number...

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Minister Marais commends SAPS and LEAP for continued success in removing illegal firearms from our communities

Western Cape Minister of Police Oversight and Community Safety Anroux Marais has commended the South African Police Service (SAPS), Law...

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Minister Marais commends SAPS members for swift arrests in mass murder case

Western Cape Minister of Police Oversight and Community Safety Anroux Marais has commended members of the South African Police Service (SAPS...

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