SAPS

City of Cape Town says it is making positive inroads in the relationship with the South African Police Service

The City of Cape Town says it is making positive inroads in the relationship with the South African Police Service, but the criminal justice system as a whole needs urgent attention. In the past week, city enforcement agencies made 301 arrests and recorded 63-thousand-661 traffic and by-law offences. Mayoral committee member for Safety and Security, JP Smith, says one suspect was arrested for the same offence, in the same area, […]

20 August, 2024

South Africa

S.A President Ramaphosa Deploys close to 3 thousand Defence Force Members to Support Police Crime Efforts

S.A's President ,Cyril Ramaphosa has authorised the deployment of two-thousand-828 members of the South African National Defence Force to assist the police. This is for the prevention and combating of crime, and the maintenance and preservation of law and order during the elections. Ramaphosa’s spokesperson, Vincent Magwenya, says the expenditure for this employment is estimated at over 59-million-rand:

29 May, 2024

South Africa

S.A Union expresses concerns on policing and handling of preparations for next week’s elections

South Africa's Police and Prisons Civil Rights Union has expressed concerns about SAPS management's handling of preparations for next week's national general elections. Spokesperson, Richard Mamabolo criticised the police for delegating responsibilities to provinces and lacking a clear deployment plan. Mamabolo highlighted unresolved issues regarding leave days and accused police management of undermining collective bargaining. He warns that poor working conditions are lowering morale among police members:

24 May, 2024

South Africa

Three Coptic Orthodox monks killed in S.African church

South African police were on Wednesday investigating the murder of three monks of Egypt's Coptic Orthodox faith. The motive for the fatal stabbings remains unclear. The monks at a church in Cullinan, some 50 kilometres (30 miles) northeast of Pretoria, were murdered on Tuesday, the South African Police Service (SAPS) said. "Three victims were found with stab wounds while the fourth victim that survived alleged that he was […]

13 March, 2024

South Africa

Public Works to investigate mismanagement of police headquarters

One of the bathrooms at the building used by SAPS at the Telkom Tower complex in Pretoria. Photo supplied The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure has launched an internal investigation into the mismanagement of the Telkom Towers complex, the headquarters of the South African Police Service (SAPS), as well as other properties owned by the department in Pretoria’s city centre. This was revealed by the newly appointed head of […]

6 March, 2024

South Africa

At least 22 people arrested during student protests in Bloemfontein

Police disperse protesting students at Bloemfontein’s Central University of Technology (CUT) with stun grenades on Monday. Photos: Becker Semela By Becker Semela via GroundUp Lectures at the Central University of Technology (CUT) in Bloemfontein were suspended on Tuesday morning as a protest by students entered its third day. Since Friday, the situation outside the main campus has been tense with students protesting over lack of funding for food, housing and study […]

5 March, 2024

South Africa

SA’s Safety Prioritized for SAPS Personnel as Head Office Takes Urgent Action

SA's National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola announced swift measures to prioritize the safety of South African Police Service personnel at the head office in Pretoria. This response follows a prohibition notice at SAPS’ Telkom Towers, leading to the evacuation of personnel due to identified deficiencies. The proactive approach ensures business continuity as support divisions relocate to alternative premises. Police spokesperson Athlenda Mathe confirms active collaboration with the Department of Public […]

29 February, 2024