Gauteng Department of Community Safety

Gauteng Department of Community Safety Gauteng Department of Community Safety The Department of Community Safety works to ensure Gauteng is a safe and secure province.

Its responsibilities include monitoring policing agencies, implementing crime-prevention initiatives, managing traffic, educating citizens about public safety and improving the relationship between communities and law enforcement agencies.

YOUTH IN SAFETY “Being a Youth in Safety to me means being a voice and a line of defence for those who are unable to sta...
17/06/2026

YOUTH IN SAFETY

“Being a Youth in Safety to me means being a voice and a line of defence for those who are unable to stand up for themselves. It is about creating a sense of security and trust, so that people feel safe, supported, and free to express themselves without fear.

For me, it also means leading by example as a positive male role model in the community, promoting respect, responsibility, and a culture of care for others”.

Modise Molefe
Gauteng Traffic Warden

17/06/2026

Following a BOLO (Be On the Lookout) alert, a hijacked vehicle was loaded onto the Vumacam system for monitoring. Gauteng Department of e-Government operators identified the vehicle's movements through Vumacam's LPR network and shared critical intelligence, including the latest hit information and a reference image, with law enforcement teams on the ground.

Armed with real-time intelligence, officers intercepted and recovered the hijacked vehicle along the M1, leading to the arrest of two suspects.

SUSPECT ARRESTED FOR POSSESSION OF LIVE AMMUNITION IN IVORY PARKIn a joint operation involving the Ivory Park Task Team,...
17/06/2026

SUSPECT ARRESTED FOR POSSESSION OF LIVE AMMUNITION IN IVORY PARK

In a joint operation involving the Ivory Park Task Team, Gauteng Traffic Police High Priority Crimes & Internal Affairs Unit, and Fidelity ITOC, a suspect was arrested for the possession of live ammunition in Extension 8, Ivory Park.

The operation followed information received regarding a Mozambican national who was allegedly in possession of an unlicensed firearm. According to the information, the suspect had been using the firearm to intimidate and rob community members in Duduza, Ivory Park, and surrounding areas. It was further alleged that the suspect would occasionally discharge the firearm in public streets.

Acting on the information, the team proceeded to the identified address where the suspect was located and searched. During the search, members recovered one magazine loaded with fifteen rounds of 9mm live ammunition.

The suspect was unable to produce a valid firearm licence or provide a lawful explanation for his possession of the ammunition and was arrested for the unlawful possession of live ammunition.

Preliminary investigations further revealed that the suspect had previously been arrested for trio crimes.

COURIER ROBBERY SUSPECTS FATALLY WOUNDED, LINKED TO NUMEROUS CRIMESIn a coordinated operation involving SAPS Crime Intel...
17/06/2026

COURIER ROBBERY SUSPECTS FATALLY WOUNDED, LINKED TO NUMEROUS CRIMES

In a coordinated operation involving SAPS Crime Intelligence Head Office MDOC, SAPS Gauteng TRT, SAPS DPC Tracking Team, Gauteng Traffic Police Airwing, CAP Specialised Operations, Tracker Connect, and Gemini Global Defense,

Information was received regarding suspects actively involved in courier robberies and various violent criminal activities. Intelligence further revealed that the suspects were utilising multiple motor vehicles in the commission of these crimes.

Operational teams were deployed in the Boksburg area after receiving information that the suspects were planning to commit another robbery. During the operation, one of the identified suspect vehicles, a Mazda CX-3 fitted with false registration plates, was spotted by members.

As law enforcement officers attempted to stop the vehicle, the suspects opened fire, resulting in a shootout and high-speed chase. The pursuit ended when the suspect vehicle came to a standstill in an open veld. Two suspects were fatally wounded during the exchange of gunfire, while a third suspect, believed to have sustained injuries, managed to evade arrest.

Members recovered unlicensed fi****ms and ammunition from the scene. Preliminary investigations established that the Mazda CX-3 is sought in connection with a case registered in Wierdabrug.

Further investigations led the team to a residential premises believed to be a safe house in Germiston. During the raid, a Chevrolet SUV was recovered and established to be sought in connection with a case registered in Booysens.

Investigations have further revealed that both the suspects and the recovered vehicles were linked to numerous serious crimes, including armed robberies, an attempted murder case registered in Norwood, and a courier robbery in Germiston during which courier security personnel were shot and injured.

Investigations are continuing as authorities work to link the suspects to additional crimes committed across Gauteng and surrounding areas.

16/06/2026

As we commemorate Youth Day, we honour the brave young people of 16 June 1976, who marched through the streets of Soweto and across our country in pursuit of justice, dignity, and a better future. Their bravery shaped the history of our province and altered the course of South Africa's journey towards democracy.

Today, Gauteng stands as the nation’s economic and social hub, built on the foundations laid by the 1976 generation who refused to accept inequality and oppression. As we reflect on their legacy, we are reminded that the responsibility of building a prosperous, inclusive and innovative society now rests with today's youth.

15/06/2026

Join us as we commemorate 50th Anniversary of 1976 Youth Uprising & celebrate the power of today’s generation to shape SA’s future

📅 16 June 2026 | ⏰ 08:00
📍 FNB Stadium Open Field, Nasrec
🚀 RESET@50 – The Future Calls


YOUTH IN SAFETY “Being a Youth in Safety means creating an environment where young people are protected from bullying, d...
15/06/2026

YOUTH IN SAFETY

“Being a Youth in Safety means creating an environment where young people are protected from bullying, discrimination, and harm.
It is about empowering youth to believe in their potential and inspiring them to achieve more than they may think possible”

Thapedi Khumo Makhathi - GAUTENG TRAFFIC WARDEN

15/06/2026

Gauteng Traffic Police Chief Inspector Mashaba placed on suspension

The Gauteng Department of Community Safety wishes our safety ambassadors all the very best as they take on the Comrades ...
12/06/2026

The Gauteng Department of Community Safety wishes our safety ambassadors all the very best as they take on the Comrades Marathon this weekend 🏃‍♂️

| In strengthening the implementation of the six pillars of the National Strategic Plan on Gender-Based Violence and Fe...
12/06/2026

| In strengthening the implementation of the six pillars of the National Strategic Plan on Gender-Based Violence and Femicide, the

The Department continued implementing prevention, victim support, justice system strengthening and community mobilisation programmes aimed at combating GBVF.

As part of the 2025–2030 Service Delivery Improvement Plan, pedestrian safety has been identified as a key area requiring focused intervention.

Increased resources and operational attention have therefore been directed towards reducing pedestrian fatalities, which continue to account for a significant proportion of road deaths within the province.

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25 Pixley Ka Isaka Seme Street
Johannesburg

Opening Hours

Monday 08:00 - 16:30
Tuesday 08:00 - 16:30
Wednesday 08:00 - 16:30
Thursday 08:00 - 16:30
Friday 08:00 - 16:30

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+27116893600

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