Cape Town: Metro Police officers arrested a motorist in Parow, as his driver’s licence was fake, and he also had equipment which could be used to make more fake documents. He was one of 365 suspects arrested by the enforcement departments of the City of Cape Town in the past week.
Reportedly, officers were on patrol in Parow on Thursday, February 12, 2026, at 09:30 a.m. when they noticed a driver acting suspiciously and trying to avoid looking at them. The officers performed a traffic stop and found the ride-hailing driver’s licence to be fraudulent. While searching the vehicle, they found a device which could be used to produce more fraudulent licences.
In result, the driver was arrested for the production of fraudulent documents and was detained at Parow SAPS for further investigation.
Member of the Mayoral Committee for Safety and Security – Alderman JP Smith said that this is another example of public transport drivers putting the lives of their passengers, other road users and their own at risk. It is a criminal offense to drive without a licence, the safety is at risk, and it indicates a lack of proven competence.
Smith added that over the last few weeks, the officers have arrested several public transport drivers from those driving drunk, to unlicenced drivers and those guilty of extreme overloading. Reliable public transport is essential for the city’s economic development, and while there are many challenges, but incompetent, unfit and unlicenced drivers should not be considered among one of those challenges. The officers will continue to patrol, check and arrest drivers who put the lives of hundreds at risk.
Recently, Metro Police officers made 114 arrests, out of which 21 were for driving under the influence, while their Law Enforcement counterparts made 183 arrests and issued 11,286 notices.
Traffic Officers recorded 68 arrests, out of which 58 were for driving under the influence of alcohol, eight for reckless/negligent driving and two for other offences. They also recorded 28,865 offences, impounded 170 public transport vehicles and executed 928 warrants of arrest.
The Public Emergency Communication Centre recorded 1,277 calls for assistance this past weekend. As the calls received, 446 were for medical assistance, 57 were assault related cases, 35 domestic violence reports and 37 pedestrian and motor vehicle accidents.
The public is reminded to report emergencies or any suspicious and/or criminal activities by phoning the City’s Public Emergency Communication Centre on 021 480 7700.
It’s important that the caller provide detailed information, such as the time, exact address and a short description. This will assist enforcement services to respond swiftly.