SAPS Receives 162 New Vehicles in Gauteng as Festive Season Operations Intensify
CCN News
Pretoria:- In a major boost to policing efforts during the busy festive period, the South African Police Service (SAPS) today received 162 state-of-the-art vehicles for deployment across Gauteng Province.
The handover ceremony, held at the Rigel Avenue off-ramp, was officiated by Deputy Minister of Police Cassel Mathale and National Commissioner General Fannie Masemola. The new fleet includes high-performance models such as BMWs, Mercedes, Audis, and Volkswagens, designed to enhance rapid response, visible policing, and operational efficiency in high-crime areas.
The additional resources come as part of the nationwide **#SaferFestiveSeason** campaign, aimed at ramping up patrols, roadblocks, stop-and-searches, and the tracing of wanted suspects to ensure safer communities over the holidays.
“This handover demonstrates SAPS’ commitment to improving police visibility and response times, particularly in hotspot areas,” said officials at the event. The vehicles will support units tackling serious crimes, including extortion, gang violence, and robberies.
Meanwhile, in the Western Cape, similar efforts are underway to bolster frontline policing.
Western Cape Welcomes New Constables in Safer Festive Season Parade
Cape Town:- Over 400 newly appointed Constables** joined forces with various law enforcement units at a morning parade held at 35 Squadron in Delft, as part of the national #SaferFestiveSeason initiative.
The event saw participation from the Provincial Operations Coordination Centre (POCC), Flying Squad, Mounted Unit, Metro Police, City of Cape Town LEAP officers, Specialised Interventions Unit (SSIU), and Department of Home Affairs immigration officers.
Present were key leaders including Deputy National Commissioner for Policing Lt Gen Tebello Mosikili, Western Cape Provincial Commissioner Lt Gen Thembisile Patekile, and Deputy Provincial Commissioner Maj Gen Luyanda Damoyi.
In addresses, Lt Gen Patekile emphasised policing with respect for citizens’ rights, while Lt Gen Mosikili urged officers to focus diligently on expanded crime priorities, now increased from seven to eleven areas.
These developments highlight SAPS’ nationwide push for #PartnershipPolicing to protect South Africans and visitors alike during the festive season.
CCN – Reporting on positive steps towards safer communities. #SaferFestiveSeason
