insert_link South Africa DA’s Ian Cameron Assumes Chairmanship of S.A Police Portfolio Committee In South Africa, DA member of Parliament, Ian Cameron, the new portfolio committee on Police chairperson, says he is ready for the work ahead to create a safer country. A former crime activist, he has in the past been very vocal about the police’s failures, specifically under the leadership of former minister, Bheki Cele. Cameron says the committee plans to provide proper oversight of the police service and hold it […] todayJuly 11, 2024 45
insert_link South Africa S.A Outgoing minister of Police has thanked the people of South Africa for entrusting him with heading the police ministry Outgoing minister of Police, Bheki Cele has thanked the people of South Africa for entrusting him with heading the police ministry. Cele was speaking during the police national medal parade at the SAPS Academy in Tshwane West. He also thanked the ANC for appointing him to the position and had advice for whoever will step into the role in the coming days: todayJune 19, 2024 78
insert_link South Africa S.A. Police Ministry Aims to Strengthen Community Policing in High Crime Areas The South African Police Ministry is prioritizing the improvement of community policing in crime-ridden regions spanning three provinces. According to spokesperson Lirandzu Themba, Operation Shanela has led to half a million arrests. Themba further announces that Police Minister Bheki Cele will spearhead community Izimbizo events aimed at tackling severe crimes scheduled for tomorrow, Friday, and Sunday in KwaZulu-Natal, Gauteng, and the Western Cape, respectively. todayApril 11, 2024 15
insert_link South Africa South African Police Minister Reaffirms Commitment to Combat Crime South African Police Minister Bheki Cele has reiterated the commitment of law enforcement to eliminate criminal activities impacting communities. Speaking about Operation Shanela, Cele praised police efforts in combating crime through decisive action, emphasizing the unacceptable levels of criminality. He affirmed the ministry's ongoing support to intercept armed gangs in hotspot regions like KwaZulu-Natal, aiming to foster safer communities through police intervention. todayApril 8, 2024 32
insert_link South Africa South African Police Minister Bheki Cele Takes Action Against Crime SA Police minister Bheki Cele is set to engage with the Richards Bay business community in KwaZulu-Natal today, over policing interventions aimed at clamping down on crime. Officials believe transport mafias are sabotaging rail lines and are linked to a string of murders intended to strike fear into the hearts of locals. The ministry’s spokesperson, Lirandzu Themba, says this engagement comes off the back of the presidential breakfast engagement with […] todayMarch 8, 2024 20
