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    Minister Cachalia opens door to investigative powers for Metro Police

    Minister Cachalia opens door to investigative powers for Metro Police

    07 August 2026

    We must make full use of all policing resources in Cape Town as SAPS are under severe pressure

    Metro Police reinforcements pack a punch

    Metro Police reinforcements pack a punch

    06 August 2026

    ​The City’s Metro Police Department is in its 25th year of operations

    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.

    More Policing Powers Now: Cape Town lodges intergovernmental dispute

    More Policing Powers Now: Cape Town lodges intergovernmental dispute

    03 August 2026

    ​Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis announced that he has today lodged an intergovernmental dispute ‘as the next crucial step in the fight for expanded powers for Metro Police’

    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

    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

    NSOs roll out child-focused social crime prevention programme

    NSOs roll out child-focused social crime prevention programme

    22 July 2026

    NSO teams across Cape Town are making headway in strengthening ties in communities where they are deployed.

    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.

    Mayor calls on NPA to stop ‘catch and release’ of drug dealers on the Cape Flats

    Mayor calls on NPA to stop ‘catch and release’ of drug dealers on the Cape Flats

    13 July 2026

    The Mayor was speaking at the Mitchells Plain Magistrates Court where a suspect arrested by Metro Police in Woodlands

    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 making progress on road projects affected by termination of Triple C contracts

    City making progress on road projects affected by termination of Triple C contracts

    09 July 2026

    The City of Cape Town is making steady progress to ensure that all road maintenance

    City attends to more than 15 000 streetlight-related requests between May and June

    City attends to more than 15 000 streetlight-related requests between May and June

    07 July 2026

    The City Energy teams attended to a massive 15 286 streetlight-related service requests.

    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.

    Adoption of City of Hope Budget – Mayor Hill-Lewis Council address

    Adoption of City of Hope Budget – Mayor Hill-Lewis Council address

    29 June 2026

    In one simple summary: Five years ago, there was much of this City’s infrastructure grid that was under severe strain.

    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

    Mayor welcomes SAPS Commissioner’s backing of more powers for Metro Police

    Mayor welcomes SAPS Commissioner’s backing of more powers for Metro Police

    15 June 2026

    We deeply appreciate and welcome the Commissioner's support for more policing powers for our Metro police

    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.

    Metro Police officers honoured in ranking ceremony

    Metro Police officers honoured in ranking ceremony

    12 June 2026

    ​Nearly 200 staff members have been promoted or appointed to sergeant or inspector

    City attends to more than 13 000 streetlight related requests between April and May

    City attends to more than 13 000 streetlight related requests between April and May

    10 June 2026

    The City’s Area East recorded the highest number of streetlight-related service requests attended to, with a total of 5 149

    ‘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.

    Finland celebrates Cape Town’s Digital Twin technology success

    Finland celebrates Cape Town’s Digital Twin technology success

    01 June 2026

    Facilities Management plays a central role in the City’s Digital Twin initiative by providing the operational knowledge, asset data and day-to-day building management expertise needed

    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

    City attends to 9 669 streetlight related requests between March and April

    City attends to 9 669 streetlight related requests between March and April

    27 May 2026

    ​Between March and April 2026, the City recorded and resolved a total of 29 526 electricity related service requests

    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

    City teams mobilise to repair and strengthen electricity infrastructure in Langa and Bonteheuwel

    City teams mobilise to repair and strengthen electricity infrastructure in Langa and Bonteheuwel

    30 April 2026

    The City of Cape Town’s Energy Directorate has intensified efforts on the ground to repair and upgrade critical electricity infrastructure in Langa and Bonteheuwel.

    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

    Mayor calls for state to oppose drug dealer bail applications

    Mayor calls for state to oppose drug dealer bail applications

    20 April 2026

    ​Mayor Hill-Lewis has called on the NPA to instruct its prosecutors to oppose bail for drug dealers in gang-impacted communities on the Cape Flats

    Energy teams attend to 8 532 streetlight related requests between February and March

    Energy teams attend to 8 532 streetlight related requests between February and March

    15 April 2026

    ​The City’s Energy teams attended to 8 532 streetlight-related service requests between 26 February and 25 March 2026

    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

    Cadets move up during ranking ceremony

    Cadets move up during ranking ceremony

    31 March 2026

    ​The youth cadet programme was first introduced as a Metro Police Department social crime prevention initiative in 2013

    Mayor Hill-Lewis speech: Tabling of 2026-27: City of Hope Budget

    Mayor Hill-Lewis speech: Tabling of 2026-27: City of Hope Budget

    31 March 2026

    Mayor Hill-Lewis City of Hope Budget Speech

    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.

    Joint City and Eskom intervention powers progress in Dunoon

    Joint City and Eskom intervention powers progress in Dunoon

    25 March 2026

    City Energy and Eskom’s joint efforts in Dunoon are making significant progress.

    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

    City continues to support efforts to quell Foot and Mouth Disease outbreak

    City continues to support efforts to quell Foot and Mouth Disease outbreak

    19 March 2026

    The City of Cape Town’s response to the Foot and Mouth Disease outbreak is coordinated by the Disaster Risk Management Centre.

    City accelerates plans for Dunoon High Mast light repairs

    City accelerates plans for Dunoon High Mast light repairs

    18 March 2026

    Dunoon falls within an Eskom supply area, however, the City’s public lighting responsibilities cover the entire Cape Town metropole jurisdiction.

    Law Enforcement scores with school netball tournament

    Law Enforcement scores with school netball tournament

    17 March 2026

    The Law Enforcement School Resource Officer (SRO) Unit is at the forefront of Safety and Security’s social crime prevention efforts.

    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

    CCTV installations are right on track

    CCTV installations are right on track

    13 March 2026

    The Metro Police Strategic Surveillance Unit (SSU) is responsible for the management of the CCTV network, including its expansion.

    City celebrates sod turning at Elsies River Infill housing project

    City celebrates sod turning at Elsies River Infill housing project

    13 March 2026

    Councillor Carl Pophaim, officially launched the well-located Elsies River Infill State-subsidised Breaking New Ground (BNG) housing project with a sod-turning ceremony

    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

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