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    City honours enforcement veterans

    City honours enforcement veterans

    04 August 2026

    The long service medal ceremony honoured 112 staff members who have completed 30 years of service or more in the enforcement environment.

    Social crime prevention takes the writing off the wall

    Social crime prevention takes the writing off the wall

    03 August 2026

    ​Metro Police cadets, along with the Law Enforcement Graffiti Unit, removed 785 square metres of graffiti from walls in Manenberg

    It's official: Traffic By-Law amendments have been gazetted!

    It's official: Traffic By-Law amendments have been gazetted!

    30 July 2026

    A reminder to the public that the amendments centre on the provisions for impounding vehicles and related penalties

    Weekly arrests hit a repeat high

    Weekly arrests hit a repeat high

    27 July 2026

    The pressure on our staff is relentless, but still they deliver

    Law Enforcement officers put child protection first

    Law Enforcement officers put child protection first

    20 July 2026

    Law Enforcement officers were conducting a traffic stop after 23:00 in Delft on Sunday evening when a man walked past, carrying a crying baby.

    Not so gone in 60 seconds

    Not so gone in 60 seconds

    13 July 2026

    ​Metro Police officers arrested 130 suspects, including 23 for drunk driving, and issued 5 665 fines.

    City honours fallen members

    City honours fallen members

    04 July 2026

    A memorial wall was first unveiled in 2017, to pay tribute to enforcement and emergency services staff members who have lost their lives in the line of duty.

    30 June threat: City plans prioritise public safety

    30 June threat: City plans prioritise public safety

    29 June 2026

    Teams continue to monitor for any disruptions and credible threats leading up to tomorrow, 30 June

    Weekly arrest tally clocks 500+

    Weekly arrest tally clocks 500+

    22 June 2026

    The City’s enforcement agencies arrested 527 suspects in a single week

    Another week, another crayfish bust

    Another week, another crayfish bust

    15 June 2026

    The Law Enforcement Marine Unit were led to an illegal haul of West Coast Rock Lobster tails at the Old Woodstock Hospital on Sunday, 14 June.

    City goes to school on road safety

    City goes to school on road safety

    14 June 2026

    ​The Traffic Services’ Road Safety Education section has had a busy year

    ‘Wine and dine’ bust caps another busy week of enforcement

    ‘Wine and dine’ bust caps another busy week of enforcement

    08 June 2026

    What started out as drinking in public turned into a sizeable crayfish bust for Law Enforcement officers

    City agencies make 99 drunk driving arrests

    City agencies make 99 drunk driving arrests

    01 June 2026

    The City’s Traffic Officers arrested 67 suspects – 60 for driving under the influence of alcohol.

    City plans pound expansions as Council approves Traffic By-law amendments

    City plans pound expansions as Council approves Traffic By-law amendments

    28 May 2026

    ​The amendments to the Traffic By-law focus on the provisions for impounding vehicles and the related penalties.

    Mayor Hill-Lewis Council Speech: City of Hope Budget amendments

    Mayor Hill-Lewis Council Speech: City of Hope Budget amendments

    27 May 2026

    Mayor Hill-Lewis Council Speech

    Metro Police officers arrest suspect in double murder

    Metro Police officers arrest suspect in double murder

    25 May 2026

    ​The arrest was one of 379 made by City agencies over the past week

    Metro Police recover drugs, hijacked vehicles and even an imitation rifle

    Metro Police recover drugs, hijacked vehicles and even an imitation rifle

    18 May 2026

    City’s enforcement agencies made 383 arrests and recorded 70 624 offences

    All hands on deck to respond to weather impacts

    All hands on deck to respond to weather impacts

    11 May 2026

    The brunt of the forecast hit Cape Town overnight.

    Illegal street racers stopped in their tracks

    Illegal street racers stopped in their tracks

    04 May 2026

    The Traffic Service’s Ghost and Random Breath Testing Units disrupted an illegal gathering in Bellville South last night

    Drunk driving arrests hit triple digits

    Drunk driving arrests hit triple digits

    28 April 2026

    ​The City’s enforcement agencies arrested 338 suspects in the past week and issued 64 987 fines.

    Firefighters roped in for Pinelands water rescue

    Firefighters roped in for Pinelands water rescue

    20 April 2026

    The Fire and Rescue Service responded to an alert of persons stuck in a void in a canal in the Pinelands area

    City condemns attempts to free gun-wielding suspect

    City condemns attempts to free gun-wielding suspect

    13 April 2026

    Metro Police officers were stoned by hostile community members in Athlone this weekend

    Cape Town partners with STADIO Higher Education for metro policing bachelor’s degree

    Cape Town partners with STADIO Higher Education for metro policing bachelor’s degree

    09 April 2026

    STADIO already offers a Bachelors in Policing Practises that will form the foundation for the crafting of the municipal qualification.

    Confiscated firearms, ammunition and stolen vehicles fill up Easter basket

    Confiscated firearms, ammunition and stolen vehicles fill up Easter basket

    07 April 2026

    ​The City’s enforcement departments had a busy weekend

    Priority policing emergency calls nearly double at month-end

    Priority policing emergency calls nearly double at month-end

    30 March 2026

    The Public Emergency Communication Centre is the first port of call for emergency and enforcement-related issues.

    Vehicle recoveries a timely reminder about driving safety

    Vehicle recoveries a timely reminder about driving safety

    23 March 2026

    The City's Metro Police Department recovered four hijacked and stolen vehicles during weekly enforcement patrols

    Taxi driver’s number comes up on Friday the 13th

    Taxi driver’s number comes up on Friday the 13th

    16 March 2026

    The City’s traffic officers arrested a taxi driver with outstanding warrants exceeding R220 000

    Cape Town Carnival: A guide to the Mother City’s colourful extravaganza

    Cape Town Carnival: A guide to the Mother City’s colourful extravaganza

    15 March 2026

    Under the theme Follow Your HEART, the Cape Town Carnival will deliver a spectacular show with around 1 500 performers representing diverse groups from areas across the province.

    Weekly arrest stats hit a high

    Weekly arrest stats hit a high

    09 March 2026

    Law Enforcement officers made 259 arrests in the past week and issued 10 113 fines for various transgressions

    De ja vu: domestic violence complaint leads to illegal firearm

    De ja vu: domestic violence complaint leads to illegal firearm

    02 March 2026

    On Sunday, 1 March 2026, Metro Police officers arrested a 35-year-old suspect in Heideveld for contravening the Domestic Violence Act.

    More scofflaws end up behind bars

    More scofflaws end up behind bars

    28 February 2026

    Nearly 40% of warrant executions over seven months resulted in arrests - a marked increase on the previous year.

    Domestic violence response leads to illegal ammunition cache

    Domestic violence response leads to illegal ammunition cache

    23 February 2026

    ​The City’s enforcement agencies arrested 417 suspects and issued 89 454 fines during weekly patrols

    Good start to the week for Neighbourhood Safety officers

    Good start to the week for Neighbourhood Safety officers

    18 February 2026

    ​The City’s Metro Police Neighbourhood Safety Officers (NSOs) continue to make strides in communities in the fight against crime.

    Licence to drive turns out to be fake

    Licence to drive turns out to be fake

    16 February 2026

    Metro Police officers arrested a motorist in Parow last week

    City enforcement agencies assisting with livestock inspections

    City enforcement agencies assisting with livestock inspections

    09 February 2026

    During the past week, our enforcement officers on patrol issued close to 85 000 notices and arrested 392 suspects for various offences

    Booze up turns to balls up for truck hijacking suspects

    Booze up turns to balls up for truck hijacking suspects

    02 February 2026

    ​Metro police officers recovered a brand new truck and some of its R2 569 847 alcohol cargo, hours after it had been hijacked in Grabouw last week.

    January arrest totals head to nearly 1 400

    January arrest totals head to nearly 1 400

    26 January 2026

    The steep increase in the number of arrests is a feather in the cap for our enforcement agencies

    The breakdown of highway safety interventions

    The breakdown of highway safety interventions

    24 January 2026

    The data shows that mechanical breakdowns and other vehicle-related faults like flat tyres and running out of petrol are what our officers attend to most.

    Suspected firebug caught on camera

    Suspected firebug caught on camera

    19 January 2026

    The suspect was one of 375 arrests made by the City’s enforcement agencies in the past week.

    Weekly arrests increase by 40%

    Weekly arrests increase by 40%

    12 January 2026

    The City’s enforcement agencies made 338 arrests this past week, up from 241 the week before.

    Fires and alcohol confiscations lead December statistics

    Fires and alcohol confiscations lead December statistics

    08 January 2026

    The Fire and Rescue Service experienced an overall increase in incidents responded to, while alcohol confiscations too showed a marked increase.

    Emergency call statistics point to a more muted first weekend of 2026

    Emergency call statistics point to a more muted first weekend of 2026

    05 January 2026

    Weekly successes of the City's Safety and Security agencies

    Alcohol confiscations more than double in a week

    Alcohol confiscations more than double in a week

    29 December 2025

    In general enforcement efforts in the past week, Law Enforcement Officers made 155 arrests and issued 5 999 fines

    Officer of the year shows no fear

    Officer of the year shows no fear

    23 December 2025

    The Safety and Security Directorate celebrated staff at its annual awards ceremony on Thursday, 18 December

    Weekly statistics highlight the struggles of the festive season

    Weekly statistics highlight the struggles of the festive season

    22 December 2025

    The City’s Public Emergency Communication Centre was the first response to requests for assistance in 1 853 incidents this past weekend.

    An end of year note from Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis

    An end of year note from Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis

    22 December 2025

    MAYORAL MINUTE 2025

    Festive roadshow draws record representations

    Festive roadshow draws record representations

    15 December 2025

    More than 4 000 motorists attended the popular one-stop shop, making use of the opportunity to get fines and warrants reduced.

    Metro Police cut the signal on stolen phone sales

    Metro Police cut the signal on stolen phone sales

    08 December 2025

    Enforcement successes during weekly patrols

    City urges motorists to put vehicle safety first

    City urges motorists to put vehicle safety first

    06 December 2025

    Cape Town experiences a surge in traffic volumes over the festive season

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