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Parliament's Inquiry into Gang-related Violence

Parliament of South AfricaRef: PMG-CFC-1750

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Collected on 3 August 2026

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What this means

This document is a PMG (Parliamentary Monitoring Group) page announcing a call for comments for Parliament’s Inquiry into Gang-related Violence. The Portfolio Committee on Police invites public participation in a Parliamentary Gang-related Violence Summit, including written submissions and discussion on the causes, impacts, policing/criminal justice challenges, community safety initiatives, and needed reforms. The call for comments is open from 30 July 2026, with submissions due no later than 19 August 2026, and the Summit is scheduled for 19 August 2026 from 09:30–17:00 at the Parliamentary Precinct in Cape Town. The notice is issued by Hon. I Cameron, MP (Chairperson: Portfolio Committee on Police) and submissions/enquiries are directed to Ms B Mbengo.

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written submissionOpen

Email written submissions to Ms B Mbengo by 19 August 2026

You can submit written information and relevant matters to the Portfolio Committee on Police by emailing Ms B Mbengo. Submissions must be received no later than 19 August 2026.

Who it is for
interested individuals and organisations
How to act on it
Email submissions to Ms B Mbengo at [email protected] by no later than Wednesday , 19 August 2026.
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19 August 2026
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Submissions can be emailed to Ms B Mbengo at [email protected] by no later than Wednesday , 19 August 2026
summit participation and engagementOpen

Participate in the Parliamentary Gang-related Violence Summit (public engagement and submissions)

The Portfolio Committee on Police invites individuals and communities to participate in a Parliamentary Gang-related Violence Summit as part of Parliament's Inquiry into Gang-related Violence. You can attend the Summit, and you are encouraged to share lived experiences and proposals, and to raise matters before or during the Summit.

Who it is for
individuals and communities, particularly those with lived experience of gang violence, and interested individuals and organisations
How to act on it
Indicate intention to attend and register upon arrival at the Parliamentary Precinct; you may also submit relevant information or written submissions before or during the Summit.
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19 August 2026
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The Portfolio Committee on Police invites you to participate in the Parliamentary Gang-related Violence Summit, which forms part of Parliament's Inquiry into Gang-related Violence.
How to apply

Facts

Places

City of Cape Town, Western Cape, Mpumalanga

Reference

PMG-CFC-1750

Key Takeaways

  • Parliamentary Inquiry into Gang-related Violence
  • Portfolio Committee on Police
  • Call for comments opened: 30 July 2026
  • Submissions due: no later than 19 August 2026
  • Summit date: 19 August 2026
  • Summit time: 09:30–17:00
  • Summit venue: Parliamentary Precinct, Cape Town
  • Public and media access subject to parliamentary rules, capacity, safety and operational requirements
  • Submissions emailed to Ms B Mbengo by no later than 19 August 2026
  • Enquiries: Ms B Mbengo, cell 0837098489
  • Issued by Hon. I Cameron, MP (Chairperson: Portfolio Committee on Police)
  • Portfolio Committee on Police
  • Parliament
  • Hon. I Cameron, MP
  • Ms B Mbengo

Dates

Opening Date

30 July 2026

Closing Date

30 July 2026