Cape Town Metro Police Officers apprehends suspects for committing murder twice in a week
The suspect was escorted to the crime scene, where two victims who had been shot had succumbed to their injuries. He was arrested on charges of murder, possession of a…
City Safety Drill Simulates Bomb Threat and Civil Unrest in Bothasig
The Civil Security Initiative aims at harnessing the resources of community structures to strengthen information-sharing and emergency response citywide. There's a dedicated communication platform that gives Neighbourhood Watches and civil…
City of Cape Town Traffic Fine Roadshow Heads to Brackenfell for Week-Long Public Assistance
The roadshows bring services closer to the public and offer an alternative to the rigidity of the system that requires representations on a normal day, to be made at specific…
Cape Town on High Alert as Massive Storm Triggers Hundreds of Emergency Incidents
Traffic Services responded to 23 accidents and in general operations in the past week. With this, Traffic Officers have recorded 52 arrests, out of which 41 were for driving under…
Cape Town backs ‘Langa Together’ project to strengthen Community Safety in Informal Settlements
The project aims not only to strengthen disaster risk reduction capacity in Langa, but to impart critical skills and development to those who are volunteering their time and effort. Who…
EPIC Team Launches One-Tap Reporting Feature on ‘City App’ to Report Crime and By-law Violations
The general public can start logging incidents too. This is the latest way in which the City hopes to strengthen partnerships with communities and ensure access to services. So many of the successes come via tip-offs or reports…
Fire & Rescue Save Two in Dramatic Canal Incident Amid Rising Waters
Rope Rescue Technicians are specialised firefighters, who are trained in high-angle, low-angle, and confined space environments, utilising ropes, harnesses, and rigging systems for patient access and rescue.
City Condemns Mob Attack on Metro Police After Shooting Incident Arrest
The Public Emergency Communication Centre recorded 1,453 calls for assistance – 511 were medical assistance and 384 were by-law related. Notably, the emergency call-takers also dispatched assistance to 68 incidents assault, 41 domestic violence calls, 21 shooting incidents…
Cape Town and STADIO Team Up to Develop Bachelor’s in Municipal Policing
The degree programme will unlock new opportunities for the enforcement staff and will create a pipeline for career progression within the City. Furthermore, the programme and the qualification will be open to anyone who meets the criteria, so they have…