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Department of Police Oversight and Community Safety achieves 15th Clean Audit

The Department of Police Oversight and Community Safety (POCS) strives for service excellence and received their 15th consecutive clean...

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Premier and Minister Allen gravely concerned over Court Watching Brief findings

Joint Media Release: Premier Winde & Minister Allen gravely concerned over Court Watching Brief statistics Today, Premier Alan Winde, and...

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Deploy SAPS according to data to combat murders

Western Cape Minister of Police Oversight and Community Safety, Reagen Allen says the revelation by the National Minister of Police, Bheki...

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More Neighbourhood Watches accredited and receive bicycles in Beaufort West

During a recent visit to Beaufort West, Western Cape Minister of Police Oversight and Community Safety, Reagen Allen handed over 8 bicycles...

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No lawlessness will be tolerated during EFF's so-called protest

On Wednesday, 27 September 2023, Western Cape Minister of Police Oversight and Community Safety, Reagen Allen, met with District Executive...

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Minister Allen continues with District Engagements to ensure greater safety

Minister Allen continues with District Engagements to ensure greater safety across the Province. The month of September saw Western Cape...

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Minister Allen asks Police Ombudsman to investigate SAPS' alleged inefficiencies

Minister Allen requests Police Ombudsman to investigate SAPS' alleged inefficiencies during Swellendam protests. On 21 September 2023, I...

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Huge mandrax busts by K-9 and Rural Safety Units

Huge mandrax busts as Swartland, Overstrand and Mossel Bay K-9 and Rural Safety Units make inroads The Mossel Bay, Overstrand and Swartland...

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LEAP officers confiscate 16 firearms during September

The Law Enforcement Advancement Plan (LEAP) officers are continuing to make inroads into removing illegal firearms from communities. Between...

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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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