makhaza police station community advocacy

The Journey Towards a Safer Community: The Makhaza Police Station Story

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For over two decades, the Makhaza community has been pushing for a local police station. Despite hurdles, a temporary station made from prefabricated units is nearing completion and will be fully operational until the permanent station is built in 2025/26. The community’s unwavering quest for safety and relentless spirit has led to noticeable breakthroughs, and the road ahead looks hopeful. The ongoing story of the Makhaza police station stands as a testament to the community’s resilience and determination towards a safer future.

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The Pursuit of Justice: Arrest Made in Connection to Death of Cape Town Officer

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On Sunday afternoon, a tragic incident occurred in Beacon Valley, Mitchells Plain, where a 37yearold officer with the Cape Town Law Enforcement Advancement Plan (LEAP), Toufeeq Williams, was a victim of a stray bullet. Williams was offduty and walking with his twoyearold daughter near the intersection of Trampoline and Cadillac Streets when he was fatally shot. He was laid to rest on Tuesday in adherence to Muslim customs.