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WCPO takes Outreach to Caledon

30 May 2017

On 30 May 2017 the WCPO visited the Caledon Magistrate court as part of their ongoing outreach activities. The purpose of the outreach is to share the office mandate with citizens across the Western Cape. The office hereby wishes to thank the Management of the Caledon Magistrate Court for their ...

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WCPO takes Outreach to Swellendam

29 May 2017

The WCPO commenced with their first court visit of the 2017/2018 financial year, by visiting Swellendam Magistrate Court. Below are a few pictures taken at the Swellendam Magistrates Court.

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WCPO visited by the Human Rights Commissioner

22 May 2017

Press release

On 22 May 2017 Advocate Vusi Pikoli and the Head of office, Ms Nadia Arabi, had the privilege of meeting with Mr Lotz, the newly appointed Provincial Manager of the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) for the Western Cape. The WCPO often receives complaints which are strongly linked to ...

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Dialogue on Police and Human Rights

20 April 2017

The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) together with the African Policing Civilian Oversight Forum (APCOF) hosted a dialogue on human rights on policing at their offices in Braamfontein from 20-21 April 2017. Advocate Vusi Pikoli was asked to speak at this dialogue, as it aimed to bring ...

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Ombudsman meets CPF

10 April 2017

On April 10, 2017 the WCPO was invited to attend a Community Policing Forum meeting in Groot Drakenstein. The office was invited to share its mandate and provide much needed insight into the current concerns facing the CPF. The meeting was held against the picturesque backdrop of Simondium off the ...

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World Consumer Rights Day 2017

15 March 2017

Press release

On 15 March 2017 the Cape Town Civic Center was abuzz with activities as it hosted the World Consumer Rights Day Exhibition. The Exhibition is an annual event arranged by the City of Cape Town and includes stakeholders such as the Public Protector, the Consumer Protector, the City Ombudsman as well ...

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WCPO takes outreach to Cape Town Central

24 February 2017

Press release

The Western Cape Police Ombudsman enjoyed some interaction with the public on Friday 24 February 2017, and hosted an exhibition table at the Cape Town Magistrates court. The visit comes as part of an ongoing outreach plan to visit Magistrates Courts across the Province throughout the financial year ...

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WCPO hosts the Bavarian Delegation

17 February 2017

Press release

On 17 February 2017 the office was invited by the Department of Community Safety to host a delegation from Bavaria, Germany. The Bavarian Delegation consisted of 21 professionals ranging from various disciplines, within the German government. The delegation was headed by Dr Ingeborg Berggreen- ...

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WCPO hosts Lesotho delegation

16 February 2017

Press release

The WCPO was invited by the Department of Community Safety (DOCS) to host a visit by delegates from the Lesotho Government. The office welcomed the opportunity to share its mandate with officials outside its borders. Advocate Pikoli commenced with sharing the vision and mandate of the office, and ...

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WCPO takes outreach to Athlone

13 February 2017

Press release

On Monday 13 February 2017 the WCPO took its outreach to the Athlone Magistrates Court. Court clients were greeted with lanyards and brochures in three different languages highlighting the work and mandate of the office. To find out more about the community visits and the outreach program, you are ...

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