Media invitation: Deputy Minister of Police to engage with the communities of De Doorns, Wolseley and Mbekweni to address crime concerns

Media Statement
South African Police Service
Office of the Provincial Commissioner Western Cape

CAPE TOWN – The Deputy Minister of Police, Mr Cassel Mathale together with the National Commissioner of the SAPS, General Fannie Masemola will interact with the communities of De Doorns, Wolseley and Mbekweni in the Western Cape.

The community engagements will see the Deputy Minister of Police and SAPS management address community concerns in relation to policing.

It is through interaction with the community that the Deputy Minister of Police will be in a position to understand what is leading to an increase of murders and robberies in these policing precincts. The ministerial Imbizo’s serve as an important platform for transparent and continuous constructive interaction between communities and government with a sole aim to address concerning issues related to crime in the communities. These communities have raised concerns around murders, political killings, gangsterism, extortion and farming community related issues.

Members of the media are invited to attend the events as per the following details:
Date: Saturday, 06 April 2024
Time:  10h00
Venue: Hex Valley Senior Secondary School, De Doorns

Date: Saturday, 06 April 2024
Time:  16h00
Venue: Wolseley Community Hall, Pine Valley

Date: Sunday, 07 April 2024
Time:  10h00
Venue: Mbekweni Sports Centre

For RSVP and Media Enquiries:
Brigadier N Potelwa – 082 559 4676
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