14-07-2025
Provincial crackdown in Mogale sees dozens nabbed, huge fines paid
The Gauteng Provincial Government (GPG) in collaboration with the South African Police Service, Municipal Police Departments and local as well as district municipalities held a Provincial Integrated Service Delivery Operations in Krugersdorp last week.
According to GPG communications officer Charmaine Kgopa, the programme forms part of the provincial government's broader strategy to enhance service delivery efforts and create safer communities through strengthened multi-agency collaborations to address crime across jurisdictions, enhance police visibility, promote information sharing between law enforcement agencies and showcase technological tools used in crime prevention.
• Read the initial article here: Major law enforcement blitz hits Krugersdorp
Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lusufi and Member of the Executive Committee for Infrastructure Development and Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA) Jacob Mamabolo were also on the ground in what they described as an ongoing effort to address crime through community engagements. The other participating law enforcement stakeholders included the Department of Community Safety, Gauteng Emergency Services, Johannesburg Metro Police Department, Tshwane Metro Police Department, Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department, Gauteng Traffic Wardens and community patrollers.
Kgopa said Mamabolo encouraged more transparency and collaboration among government departments and prioritised the development and improvement of infrastructure in the province.
Ultimately, the programme had an impact as law enforcement made many arrests and confiscations during the visibility blitz.
'As part of crime prevention efforts in Kagiso, Premier Lesufi announced the installation of 14 CCTV cameras to help track and apprehend criminals, an initiative expected to be expanded across Mogale City. He emphasised that law enforcement agencies must not negotiate with criminals but instead use every available resource to fight crime decisively,' he said.
Regarding statistics, over 6 000 individuals and 2 957 vehicles were searched at roadblocks across the city. Traffic fines totalling more than R692 000 were paid on-site. Goods valued at approximately R123 000 were also confiscated during searches, and more than 135 individuals were arrested for various offences, including armed robbery, gender-based violence, and theft.
'But the impact of the operation extended beyond crime prevention. It also aimed to accelerate service delivery across town, and these developments highlight how integrated, multi-sectoral government action can drive real, measurable improvements in the daily lives of communities.'
Addressing officials, Mogale City Executive Mayor Lucky Sele urged law enforcement to lead with integrity and compassion.
'Let the people feel your presence, not just see your uniforms. Let today demonstrate that government can be agile, efficient, and community-driven. Let it serve as a template for how developmental government must function. Through initiatives like this, Gauteng has set a new benchmarking standard for other provinces, showcasing how integrated, people-centred governance can prioritise safety and service delivery while delivering real, measurable impact at the community level,' Sele said.
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