DocumentOngoingMedia statement

Minister Marais Commends Western Cape Saps Recent Operational Successes

Western Cape - Transport and Public WorksRef: https://www.westerncape.gov.za/article/minister-marais-commends-western-cape-saps-recent-operational-successes

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Source domain: westerncape.gov.za

Collected on 8 September 2026

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What this means

This is a government media statement issued by the Western Cape Government praising the South African Police Service (SAPS) for multiple recent operational successes across various locations in the province. It highlights arrests and seizures of firearms, ammunition, and drugs resulting from coordinated efforts between SAPS units and other law enforcement agencies. The minister urges residents to report crime anonymously via the MySAPS app or a dedicated hotline.

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anonymous tip submission serviceOngoing

Anonymous reporting of criminal activity

Residents can report criminal activity anonymously through the MySAPS app or by calling 08600 10111. This allows community members to assist law enforcement without revealing their identity.

Who it is for: residents of the Western Cape
How to act on it: Use the MySAPS app or call 08600 10111

The document's recorded date is 25 February 2025. Confirm on the official source.

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I call on residents to make use of the MySAPS app or call 08600 10111 to report any criminal activity anonymously.

Facts

Places

Stellenbosch Local Municipality, City of Cape Town, Western Cape

Reference

https://www.westerncape.gov.za/article/minister-marais-commends-western-cape-saps-recent-operational-successes

Key Takeaways

Anroux Marais
Western Cape
SAPS
25 February 2025
26 February 2025
27 February 2025
1 March 2025
MySAPS app
08600 10111
Woodstock
Vanrhynsdorp
Stellenbosch
Mfuleni
Bellville South
Stikland
Operation Shanela
Anroux Marais
Western Cape
South African Police Service (SAPS)
City of Cape Town Law Enforcement
Organised Crime Investigations Unit
Namakwaland K9 Unit
Operation Shanela
Kurt Nefdt