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South Africa: Western Cape Community Safety on Law Enforcement Advancement Plan

LEAP is showing its true value with a murder rate decrease of 9%

Since 2020, the Law Enforcement Advancement Plan (LEAP) officers have time-and-time again shown how effective they are in combating crime, particularly murder. LEAP stems from the Western Cape Safety Plan (WCSP) and is an initiative of the Western Cape Government (WCG) in partnership with the City of Cape Town (CoCT).…

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South Africa: Western Cape on significant contribution of Tourism Safety Officers during festive season

The 19 TSOs, who commenced with their operations on 1 December 2022, are working hand-in-hand with SANparks Field Rangers

The Western Cape Government’s (WCGs) Tourism Safety Officers (TSOs) have been making a significant contribution to keeping visitors safe at the various holiday sites across the Cape. The 19 TSOs, who commenced with their operations on 1 December 2022, are working hand-in-hand with SANparks Field Rangers. During December the TSOs…

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South Africa: Premier Alan Winde welcomes reduction in road fatalities in Western Cape

Premier welcomes reduction in road fatalities for the past festive season

Premier Alan Winde welcomes the marked reduction in road fatalities in the Western Cape for the past festive season. “Our concerted efforts to enforce road laws and ensure road users behave responsibly paid off,” remarked the Premier. With the massive influx of visitors into and out of the Western Cape,…

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Member of the Executive Committee (MEC) Reagen Allen on inspecting all licensed liquor premises

Western Cape Liquor Authority (WCLA) inspects 100% of licensed premises over 12 months

Western Cape Minister of Police Oversight and Community Safety, Reagen Allen says the Western Cape Liquor Authority (WCLA) should be commended for inspecting all licensed liquor premises over the past year. This was the first time the WCLA was able to do so. In certain instances, some licensed liquor outlets…