The Police Ministry has commended the zero-tolerance to criminality and illegality adopted by the Western Cape during the festive season. The ministry said the South African Police Service (SAPS) in the Western Cape had adopted a "no-nonsense approach" to criminality and illegal activity, as the province welcomed thousands of visitors for the festive season. The Minister commended the Western Cape for improving its crime picture. Although the volumes are still high, the province has recorded a decrease in its murder and contact crime figures. "The combination of resources, energy and human capital between the Western Cape government and the SAPS is starting to bear fruit.

Source: The North Africa Journal December 21, 2021 15:09 UTC