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Western Cape - Transport and Public Works media_statement

Western Cape - Transport and Public WorksRef: https://www.westerncape.gov.za/node/913

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Source domain: westerncape.gov.za

Collected on 8 September 2026

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What this means

This is a media statement from the Western Cape Government about increased criminal activity targeting schools during the December/January holiday period. Despite security subsidies being provided to 439 schools, 48 incidents of burglary and vandalism were reported across 42 schools. The department urges the public to report suspicious activity through SAPS or the Safe Schools hotline to help prevent crime and recover stolen items.

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Report suspicious activity near schools

If you see anything suspicious near a school, report it immediately to either the South African Police Services (SAPS) or the Safe Schools hotline. Your report could help catch criminals and recover stolen property.

Who it is for: members of the public near schools
How to act on it: Call the Safe Schools hotline at 0800 45 46 47 or contact South African Police Services (SAPS) directly

The document's recorded date is 27 January 2023. Confirm on the official source.

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Reporting any suspicious activity in the vicinity of our schools to South African Police Services (SAPS) or the Safe Schools hotline (0800 45 46 47) immediately can make all the difference in apprehending the perpetrators and recovering stolen property.

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Western Cape

Reference

https://www.westerncape.gov.za/node/913

Key Takeaways

27 January 2023
439 schools
48 incidents
42 schools affected
0800 45 46 47
Kerry Mauchline
David Maynier
Western Cape Education Department
South African Police Services (SAPS)
Safe Schools hotline
Western Cape Education Department
Western Cape Government
Kerry Mauchline
David Maynier
South African Police Services (SAPS)
Safe Schools hotline