GP Department of Community Safety

Kidnapping and extortion syndicate busted in Evaton Acting on information from an informant, law enforcement officials intercepted a criminal syndicate linked to a kidnapping and extortion incident that occurred in the Free State on 19 July 2025. During the crime, the suspects…

📌 @gpgSocDev Southern Corridor @SedibengDM took to the streets of #Ratanda in March to create awareness about Gender Based Violence and Femicide #OrangeDay #OrangetheWorld #GrowingGautengTogether

Members of the Doornkop SAPS Crime Prevention Unit, with the Gauteng Traffic Wardens, acted on a tip-off from an informant regarding a property where a vehicle was allegedly being stripped. Upon arrival at the identified premises, officers found three suspects on site and…

FIVE CIT SUSPECTS FATALLY WOUNDED AT CROWN MINES Members from the KwaZulu-Natal SAPS received intelligence regarding a heavily armed syndicate involved in Cash-In-Transit (CIT) robberies operating between KZN and Gauteng. An intelligence-driven operation was coordinated,…

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Members of the Gauteng Traffic Police and Gauteng Traffic Wardens Essential Infrastructure Task Team (Central Corridor) responded to a callout from Rentrack following a vehicle hijacking that occurred in the early hours of Tuesday morning in Zola. The vehicle was tracked at a…

Members of the Eldorado Park SAPS and Gauteng Traffic Wardens continue to intensify efforts in the fight against drug related crimes. While conducting patrols in Extension 2, officers arrested one suspect found in possession of drugs. Later, during patrols in B Section, a…

While conducting crime prevention operations in Tembisa, members of the Gauteng Traffic Police High Priority Crimes and Internal Affairs Unit (HPCIAU) with EMPD (CLU) spotted a suspicious Renault Kwid with three occupants driving recklessly. Officers stopped the vehicle, one…

MEDIA STATEMENT| COMMUNITY SAFETY WARNS PUBLIC TO BE AWARE OF BOGUS VACANCIES AND ILLEGITIMATE APPLICATION WEBSITES #GrowingASaferGauteng

#365days If you or someone you know is experiencing abuse, harassment, or threats, a Protection Order can provide legal protection and help stop the abuse. When applying for a Protection Order: •The complainant must complete an affidavit detailing the abuse, along with an…

ROAD SAFETY TIPS| Pedestrians are among the most vulnerable road users, with approximately 41% of all road fatalities involving pedestrians. It is important to take precautions to stay safe while walking. Keep these tips in mind to help ensure your safety as a pedestrian.…

Beware of Fake Job Adverts on the Gauteng Traffic Wardens Programme! The Department would like to warn the public of fake social media posts regarding the ‘Crime Prevention Wardens’ job openings. There are currently NO official vacancies advertised for the Crime Prevention…

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VEHICLE RECOVERIES IN EKURHULENI The Gauteng Traffic Police and Gauteng Traffic Wardens STT (Eastern Corridor), in collaboration with CarTracker, Netstar, and 1Track, recovered multiple stolen and hijacked vehicles during operations across Ekurhuleni between 16 - 21 July 2024.…

An operation was carried out by Soshanguve VISPOL, Gauteng Traffic Police, Gauteng Traffic Wardens, TSHENOLO P.I, Zondi Crime Busters, Jimbos Private Security, and Private and Confidential Security following information about a male suspect allegedly involved in car hijackings…