Department of Police Oversight and Community Safety

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Start a Neighbourhood Watch to reduce crime

We're supporting accredited Neighbourhood Watch groups with training and funding. Start one today!

Neighbourhood watch

Know your SAPS Station Commander Booklet

Directory for Police Station and Cluster Commanders in Western Cape.

Police station

Take advantage of the opportunities of The Chrysalis Academy

Unleashing the potential of youth in the Western Cape with Life Skills Training Programmes.

Chrysalis academy

Welcome to our new website

Where you can find provincial government services and information.

Chrysalis academy

Community Safety Forums

Chrysalis Academy

Neighbourhood watch

Neighbourhood Watch Accreditation and Support Programme

Neighbourhood Watch

Police ombudsman

Western Cape Police Ombusman

Police Ombudsman

News and speeches

News and Speeches

Keep up to date with the latest news, speeches and events in our Department.

Community safety

Projects and Programmes

Learn more about our special programmes and services designed for your safety.

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About us

Find out more about what our Department does For You.

Contact us

Contact us

Need to get hold of us? View the ways, you can reach out to our Department.

Meet the Minister

Anroux Marais is the Western Cape Minister of Police Oversight and Community Safety.