Cut crime and economy will boom, says Western Cape police chief

Multiple killings, railway metal theft, gangs, drugs, extortion and kidnappings will keep the undaunted veteran busy

11 April 2022 - 20:12 By Philani Nombembe

Western Cape police commissioner Lt-Gen Thembisile Patekile wants to revive the province’s economy after its battering at the hands of Covid-19...

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