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Western Cape Government Cabinet satisfied with state of readiness of disaster management agencies and other stakeholders ahead of severe weather

The Western Cape Government Cabinet met last night to assess the state of readiness of disaster risk management teams ahead of an intense...

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More illegal firearms off of Western Cape streets but Minister Marais repeats call for improved prosecutions

Western Cape Minister of Police Oversight and Community Safety, Anroux Marais, welcomed the seizure of approximately 60 illegal firearms...

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Western Cape Provincial Safety Council raises serious concerns over Operation Prosper

At a meeting of the Western Cape Provincial Safety council this week, Premier Alan Winde brought the serious concerns of thousands of...

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The Western Cape Government rolls out community level Safety and Development Programme

The Western Cape Government is reinforcing its commitment to building safer, more resilient communities through the introduction of a new...

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Outcomes of Western Cape Government Cabinet meeting held on 11 March 2026

On Wednesday, 11 March 2026, Premier Alan Winde chaired a meeting of the Western Cape Government Cabinet. Cabinet received a briefing from...

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Minister Marais condemns attacks on LEAP Officers in Hanover Park

Western Cape Minister of Police Oversight and Community Safety, Anroux Marais, has strongly condemned the attacks on Law Enforcement...

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Minister Marais commends LEAP officers for removing firearms and drugs from communities

Western Cape Minister of Police Oversight and Community Safety, Anroux Marais, has commended the valuable contribution made by officers from...

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Western Cape Government welcomes the re-enlistment of 62 detectives to the Western Cape

Western Cape Premier, Alan Winde, and the provincial Minister of Police Oversight and Community Safety, Anroux Marais, have welcomed the re...

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Minister Marais welcomes major drug busts and calls for successful prosecutions

Western Cape Minister of Police Oversight and Community Safety, Anroux Marais, has welcomed a series of significant police successes across...

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While Western Cape murder rate shows decrease, Western Cape Government demands proper funding for overburdened SAPS in province

The latest quarterly crime statistics for the Western Cape once again show what is needed to meaningfully reduce violent crime in the...

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