GP Department of Community Safety

Towards a safer and secure Gauteng

[GP Department of Community Safety @GP_CommSafety]

[MEDIA STATEMENT] Gauteng Department of Community Safety responds to speculation regarding a Gauteng Traffic Warden vehicle incident in Birch Acres, Ekurhuleni

[GP Department of Community Safety @GP_CommSafety]

TRANSPORT MONTH | BE A CONSIDERATE COMMUTER

A safer, smoother and more efficient transport system starts with all of us. Respect fellow commuters, follow the rules and play your part in making every journey safer.

#GrowingASaferGauteng #TransportMonth

[GP Roads and Transport @GPDRT_]

🚗 FREE VEHICLE SAFETY CHECKS IN GAUTENG! 🚗

Is your vehicle 100% road-ready? Keep your family safe on the road with a Free Vehicle Safety Check at participating Vehicle Testing Stations across Gauteng!

#GautengAtWork #GrowingASaferGauteng

[Gauteng Provincial Gov @GautengProvince]

[HAPPENING TODAY]: Premier Panyaza @Lesufi, Gauteng MECs and @CityTshwane leadership will this afternoon engage directly with residents of Marry Me Informal Settlement in Soshanguve as part of #ImbizoWednesdays

Community members will have an opportunity to raise their concerns, receive feedback on coordinated government interventions and engage on solutions to address service delivery challenges in their area.

#GrowingGautengTogether

[GP Department of Community Safety @GP_CommSafety]

TRANSPORT MONTH | COMPLY WITH TRAFFIC LAWS

Traffic officers are on the roads to keep you safe. Ensure your vehicle is roadworthy, your driver’s licence is valid, and all documents are up to date.

#GrowingASaferGauteng #RoadSafety #TransportMonth

[GP Department of Community Safety @GP_CommSafety]

HIJACKING SYNDICATE DISMANTLED | TWO SUSPECTS ARRESTED

A coordinated law enforcement operation has resulted in the arrest of two suspects and the recovery of a hijacked vehicle in Alexandra, following intelligence linking a group of suspects to vehicle hijackings in and around Gauteng’s northern suburbs.

The operation involved the SAPS Investigation of Violent and Organised Crime Unit, SAPS Gauteng Tactical Response Team (TRT), Gauteng Traffic Police Airwing, CAP Specialised Operations and Tracker Connect.

Acting on information received about the suspected hijacking syndicate, the teams gathered further intelligence and identified vehicles believed to be linked to the suspects. An operational plan was executed in the Alexandra area, leading to the arrests and the recovery of a hijacked vehicle.

During the operation, law enforcement teams also recovered a firearm and several items suspected to have been taken during hijacking incidents. These included false vehicle registration plates and electronic equipment.

Preliminary information indicates that some of the arrested suspects may currently be on parole. Investigations are ongoing to establish the extent of their involvement and determine whether they can be linked to other criminal cases.

#GrowingASaferGauteng #GautengAtWork

[GP Department of Community Safety @GP_CommSafety]

[Media Statement] Gauteng Traffic Police record over 3400 traffic offences during
weekend-long road safety operations
#GrowingaSaferGauteng

[SA Police Service 🇿🇦 @SAPoliceService]

#sapsGP [LAUNCH OF GAUTENG FESTIVE SEASON SAFETY OPERATIONS 2026/2027]

The functionary, MEC for Infrastructure Development and COGTA, Mr Jacob Mamabolo delivered a keynote address during the #SaferFestiveSeason Launch this afternoon.

He gave a stern warning that unlawlessness and criminal activities will be dealt with during this festive season as multidisciplinary efforts by all law enforcement agencies continue.

Deputy Provincial Commissioner for Policing, Major General Fred Kekana followed with a vote of thanks, expressing appreciation to the community members who came out to witness the launch. He also thanked the stakeholders for their continued contribution.

#PoliceVisibility #CrimePrevention #PartnershipPolicing ST

[GP Department of Community Safety @GP_CommSafety]

@SAPoliceService [PICTURES] PROVINCIAL OPERATION SAFER FESTIVE SEASON

#SaferFestiveSeason
#GrowingASaferGauteng

[GP Department of Community Safety @GP_CommSafety]

PROVINCIAL OPERATION SAFER FESTIVE SEASON

Today the @SAPoliceService joined by various law enforcement agencies launched the Gauteng Festive Season Safety Operations at the Bernard Stadium in Kempton Park.

@GDCoGTA @GPDID MEC Jacob Mamabolo together with the Gauteng Provincial Commissioner Lieutenant General Tommy Mthombeni, Chairperson of the Community Safety Portfolio Committee at the @GPLegislature Dr Bandile Masuku and the Ekurhuleni MMC for Community Safety Cllr Mzayifani Ngwenya saw the hand over of the Operational plan by the Special Task force, marking a coordinated approach to law enforcement visibility and crime prevention ahead of the festive season.
#SaferFestiveSeason
#GrowingASaferGauteng
#SaferCommunities
#PoliceVisibility
#Bootsontheground
#CrimePrevention

[GP Department of Community Safety @GP_CommSafety]

PROVINCIAL OPERATION SAFER FESTIVE SEASON

More than 151 new, marked and unmarked police vehicles have been handed over to @SAPoliceService various units to intensify police visibility, tactical response, detectives and GBVF response among other things.

During the launch, the Gauteng Provincial Commissioner Lieutenant General Tommy Mthombeni reiterated the importance of intensifying police visibility and dealing with crime in the province particularly over the Festive Season.

#SaferFestiveSeason
#GrowingASaferGauteng

[GP Department of Community Safety @GP_CommSafety]

#TRANSPORTMONTH| The Gauteng Department of Community Safety emphasises the importance of safe and reliable school transport.

Every learner deserves to travel to and from school safely because their safety matters.

#RoadSafety
#OTMSA2026

[GP Department of Community Safety @GP_CommSafety]

KNOW OUR SERVICES: SUPPORT FOR SURVIVORS OF GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE

The Gauteng Department of Community Safety Ikhaya Lethemba provides comprehensive medical, psychosocial, residential, and victim empowerment coordination support services to survivors of Gender-Based Violence (GBV).

Our centres are staffed by qualified social workers, and victim empowerment coordinators who are committed to delivering compassionate, professional, and confidential care to those in need.

#GBVF #GrowingaSaferGauteng

[GP Department of Community Safety @GP_CommSafety]

FOUR SUSPECTS ARRESTED AND HIJACKING VICTIM RESCUED

An intelligence-driven operation on the N14 highway towards Diepsloot resulted in the arrest of four suspects allegedly committing hijackings in a white Ford Ranger bakkie across Gauteng, North West and surrounding provinces.

A multidisciplinary team comprising of the Gauteng Traffic Police Airwing, SAPS National Counter Intelligence Investigations, SAPS Gauteng Highway Patrol Flexi-2, CAP Specialised Operations and Tracker Connect acted on intelligence and intercepted the suspects’ vehicle after hijacking a white Ford Ranger in Brits and keeping the driver hostage against his will.

Three suspects were subsequently arrested, and the hijacking victim was rescued. The victim’s Ford Ranger was recovered and a fourth suspect was arrested.

Two white, hijacked Ford Rangers were recovered, while false registration plates, reflective vests and cellphones were also seized.

The suspects face multiple charges as investigations continue into their alleged involvement in other hijackings and violent crimes.

#GrowingASaferGauteng
#Bootsontheground
#WaronCrime

[GP Department of Community Safety @GP_CommSafety]

These collaborative operations reinforce law enforcement efforts to promote road safety, ensure compliance with traffic laws and combat criminal activities across the province.

[GP Department of Community Safety @GP_CommSafety]

OCTOBER TRANSPORT MONTH

The @GTP_Traffstats , in collaboration with the @SAPoliceService, @homeaffairsZA, @MerafongCityLM Traffic, Rand West Traffic, North West Traffic Police, the @GPDRT_ , Gauteng Harmony Security and the National Traffic Police, conducted a multidisciplinary roadblock along the N12 today as part of October Transport Month.

The operation resulted in more than 200 AARTO notices issued valued at over R207,000, the arrest of eight undocumented foreign nationals, and the arrest of one suspect found in possession of copper and equipment suspected to be used for housebreaking.
#RoadSafety
#OTM2026

[GP Roads and Transport @GPDRT_]

Road safety is a shared responsibility, and everyone on the road should play their part in ensuring safety.

[GP Department of Community Safety @GP_CommSafety]

The Gauteng Traffic Police and Wardens Infrastructure Unit in Ekurhuleni, together with SAPS arrested three suspects following a high-speed pursuit in Primrose.

The officers spotted a grey Audi A4 travelling recklessly along Rietfontein Road without front number plates. When instructed to stop, the driver allegedly refused to comply, resulting in a pursuit that ended when the vehicle came to a halt along the Main Reef Road.

During the intervention, officers recovered six live rounds of ammunition and suspected drugs. The suspects were detained at Primrose SAPS, while the exhibits, including the vehicle, were booked into SAPS custody.

One of the suspects was also identified as being linked to several other active criminal cases, which are subject to ongoing legal proceedings.
#Bootsontheground
#GrowingASaferGauteng
#WarOnCrime

[GP Department of Community Safety @GP_CommSafety]

The Gauteng Traffic Police and Wardens Saturation unit in the Eastern Corridor swiftly responded to coordinates received from Rentrack regarding a reportedly stolen Nissan NP200 in Danview.

The officers found the vehicle abandoned and recovered it in Wadeville. The recovery demonstrates the unwavering commitment of law enforcement officers in addressing vehicle-related crimes.

#bootsontheground #GrowingaSaferGauteng