The Minister of Police, Gen Bheki Cele will lead a planned roadshow on Saturday, 31 December 2022, in Cape Town in the Western Cape.

The visit forms part of efforts by the South African Police Service (SAPS), to channel resources to areas where they are most needed. The policing interventions will enable the police to decisively deal with crime and any security threats this holiday season and beyond.

Under the theme, “More boots on the ground towards enhanced police visibility,” the Ministry together with the SAPS management team in the province, led by Provincial Commissioner Lt Gen Thembisile Patekile, will assess the effectiveness of the SAPS Safer Festive Season operational plans put in place, to ensure the well-being and safety of all residents and tourists in the country, during the holiday period.

The Western Cape leg of the Roadshow will include visits to malls, taxi ranks, multi-disciplinary roadblocks and beaches where shoppers, commuters and holidaymakers will be engaged on safety aspects during the holiday season and beyond.

Members of the media are invited to attend the Roadshow.

The day will unfold as follows:

10:15 Visit to Gugulethu Mall
11:00 Visit to Nyanga Taxi Rank
12:00 Visit to Monwabisi beach
12:45 Visit to Strand beach
13:45 Visit to road block (N1 at tunnel – incoming)
15:15 Visit to Century City Mall
16:15 Visit to Big Bay beach
17:00 Visit to Waterfront
18:00 Visit to Camps Bay beach
18:30 Visit to road block in Somerset Road

Source: South African Police Service