cape town policing reform

Shadows and Green: Unpacking a Fisantekraal Dagga Bust and Cape Town’s Urban Policing Struggles

On August 9, 2025, Cape Town Metro Police made a big drug bust in Fisantekraal, finding nearly 3.5 kilograms of…

3 days ago

Cape Town at a Tipping Point: The Anti-Gang Unit’s Struggle for Survival

Cape Town is fighting a tough battle against gang violence, but its AntiGang Unit is running out of the tools…

3 months ago

Building Safer Cities: Cape Town’s Campaign for Local Policing Authority

Cape Town is fighting to get more control over its local police to better fight gang violence, drug crimes, and…

4 months ago

Cape Town’s LEAP: Rekindling Trust and Safety in a City at a Crossroads

Cape Town’s Law Enforcement Advancement Plan (LEAP) is a bold effort to make the city safer by doubling police officers…

7 months ago