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Western Cape Government highlights integrated approach to building safer communities and ending GBV in the Province

On Tuesday, 18 November 2025, in the run-up to the 16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children, Premier Alan Winde met...

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Minister Marais commends SAPS and LEAP for continued success in removing illegal firearms from our communities

Western Cape Minister of Police Oversight and Community Safety Anroux Marais has commended the South African Police Service (SAPS), Law...

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Premier tables redacted Western Cape Police Ombudsman report

Gang-related violence and murder are a pandemic affecting far too many of our residents in the Western Cape. The lives of innocent children...

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Minister Marais commends SAPS members for swift arrests in mass murder case

Western Cape Minister of Police Oversight and Community Safety Anroux Marais has commended members of the South African Police Service (SAPS...

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Minister Marais commends SAPS and LEAP for firearm confiscations

Western Cape Minister of Police Oversight and Community Safety Anroux Marais has extended her appreciation to the South African Police...

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Minister Marais condemns Philippi East mass shooting

Western Cape Minister of Police Oversight and Community Safety Anroux Marais has strongly condemned the brutal murder of seven men in Better...

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Minister Marais condemns attack on police and destruction of state resources in Khayelitsha

Western Cape Minister of Police Oversight and Community Safety Anroux Marais has strongly condemned the violent attack on members of the...

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Jobs and safety: essential pillars of sustained economic growth – Premier Winde engages with businesses and law enforcement community

The Western Cape’s fast-growing population demands a stronger economy with many more jobs. This was the focus of Premier Alan Winde’s...

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Minister Marais welcomes safer festive season operational plan

Western Cape Minister of Police Oversight and Community Safety, Anroux Marais, has welcomed the launch of the Safer Festive Season...

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Minister Anroux Marais strongly condemns triple murder in Imizamo Yethu, Hout Bay

Western Cape Minister of Police Oversight and Community Safety Anroux Marais has strongly condemned the brutal killing of three men in...

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