community safety

Leveraging Civic Resources: A Review of the Civil Security Cooperation Initiative

The Civil Security Cooperation Initiative is a partnership between city governments and community safety partners to incorporate community watch groups…

2 years ago

Project 1000: Cape Town’s Pioneering Endeavor to Reinforce Municipal Law Enforcement Resources

Project 1000 is a pioneering initiative undertaken by the city of Cape Town to reinforce its municipal law enforcement resources…

2 years ago

A Stark Sunset: The Haunting Echoes of Gunfire in Nyanga

In Nyanga, the funeral of a notorious gang member named Magwala turned disturbing when his gang members fired 549 bullets…

2 years ago

Operation Shanela: A New Dawn for Law Enforcement in North West Province

Operation Shanela is a police initiative aimed at removing criminals from North West Province's streets. The operation captured 974 suspects…

2 years ago

Bold Police Officers Prevent Cash-in-Transit Robbery in Dobsonville

Police officers prevented a cashintransit robbery in Dobsonville, South Africa, thwarting suspects who intended to detonate a CIT cash van.…

2 years ago

The Beacon Valley Tragedy: An Urgent Plea for Augmented School Security

A young girl was tragically killed by a stray bullet in Beacon Valley while waiting for her school ride. The…

2 years ago

The Escalation of ‘Window Shopping’ Smash-and-Grab Crimes

Smashandgrab crimes are on the rise in Cape Town, South Africa, with a significant increase during November and December 2023.…

2 years ago

The Unforgettable Guardian of Constantia, Cape Town: K9 Seeff

K9 Seeff, a Belgian Malinois patrol dog, is a vital part of the Constantia Watch K9 unit, which helps protect…

2 years ago

Gauteng’s Triumph: Wardens Secure Peace Officer Designation to Boost Crime Prevention

In a significant shift for crime prevention in South Africa, the Gauteng Crime Prevention Wardens, known as Amapanyaza, have been…

2 years ago

A Terrifying Turn: Morning Stroll Claims Life in Lutzville

A man named Johannes Lewis was attacked and killed by four pit bulls during his morning walk in Lutzville. The…

2 years ago

Tlhabane Crime Syndicate Bust: A Triumph for Unified Law Enforcement

In the early morning of September 20, 2023, the Tlhabane community in South Africa experienced a significant clampdown on criminal…

2 years ago

Riverlea Community Rises Against Zama-Zama Gangs

The Riverlea community, located west of Johannesburg, has been combating the threat of zamazama gangs, and their collective efforts have…

2 years ago

A Tragic Loss: The Murder of Officer Toufeeq Williams

On a Sunday afternoon in Mitchell's Plain, Toufeeq Williams, an offduty officer of the Law Enforcement Advancement Plan (LEAP), was…

2 years ago

Bellville Community Calls for Action Following Brutal Attack Near Notorious “Problem House”

Residents of Bellville are demanding swift action from authorities in response to a vicious assault that occurred near a notorious…

2 years ago

The Reintegration of a Notorious Criminal: A Complex Issue for the Mitchells Plain Community

The upcoming release of Norman 'Afzal' Simons, also known as the Station Strangler, has caused alarm and controversy in the…

2 years ago

Shocking Armed Robbery of a Film Crew in Langa Sheds Light on Security Concerns

Last Wednesday, a local reality television show film crew in Langa, South Africa, experienced a traumatic event that left them…

2 years ago