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Minister Allen conducts District Engagements to achieve greater safety

Minister Allen conducts District Engagements to achieve greater safety across the Province. During August, the Western Cape Minister of...

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Overstrand, Swartland and Mossel Bay K-9 and Rural Safety Units operations

The Overstrand and Swartland Rural Safety Units (RSUs), along with their and the Mossel Bay K-9 units are continuing to make inroads into...

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Unpack Western Cape 1st Quarter Crime Statistics

Premier Winde, Minister Allen and Provincial SAPS Commissioner LT GEN Patekile to unpack Western Cape 1st Quarter Crime Stats. Tomorrow, 23...

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Crime stats reveal another decrease in Western Cape murder rate

Joint statement: Premier Alan Winde and Provincial Minister of Police Oversight and Community Safety, Reagen Allen Crime stats reveal...

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Overstrand, Swartland and Mossel Bay K-9 and Rural Safety Units makes inroads

The Overstrand and Swartland Rural Safety Units (RSUs), along with their and the Mossel Bay K-9 units are continuing to make inroads into...

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Premier Winde and Minister Allen to embark on a safety Programme in Stellenbosch

On 16 August 2023, Western Cape Premier, Alan Winde and provincial Minister of Police Oversight and Community Safety, Reagen Allen, will...

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LEAP officers arrest more than 1 000 suspects during July 2023

The Law Enforcement Advancement Plan (LEAP) officers once again made their presence felt by arresting 1 098 individuals between 3 and 30...

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Swartland, Overstrand and Mossel Bay K-9 and Rural Safety Units successes

The Swartland and Overstrand Rural Safety Units (RSUs), along with their and the Mossel Bay K-9 units had a successful weekend in making the...

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WCG and City extend condolences to family of LEAP Officer Williams

It is with great sadness that we have been informed of the murder of a 37-year-old LEAP officer who was fatally shot this past Sunday in...

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Invitation to Chrysalis Academy 23 Alpha Graduation

Media are invited to attend the graduation ceremony of 23 Alpha on Saturday, 29 July 2023, at the Chrysalis Academy in Tokai. The Minister...

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