Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia and Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis have joined forces to address growing crime concerns in the city, with a particular focus on the lack of a police station in Mfuleni.
During discussions, Hill-Lewis announced that the City of Cape Town had made 380 square metres of municipal office space available for police to immediately establish a station. In addition, an adjoining plot of land has been set aside for the development of a full, permanent facility in the future.
Police spokesperson Kamogelo Mogotsi confirmed that the acting police minister had welcomed the move, describing it as an important step towards restoring community trust and strengthening safety in vulnerable areas.
“This interim step is a significant step in improving police visibility and accessibility in the area. The fight against crime requires urgency and accountability and coordination. It also requires us to listen to communities and act on their concerns,” Mogotsi said.
The announcement comes amid continued calls from residents for greater visibility of law enforcement in Mfuleni, where high levels of violent crime have long left communities feeling exposed and under-resourced.
