Cape Town – More than R6 million has been invested in mobile police stations across the province of KwaZulu-Natal, in an attempt to bolster the fight against crime.
KwaZulu-Natal Community Safety and Liaison Executive Authority, Honourable Thamsanqa Ntuli, confirmed the handover of four state-of-the-art mobile police stations as part of the department’s commitment to improving crime prevention.
The mobile stations will be strategically deployed at identified crime hotspots—such as Inanda, Mbonambi, Bulwer, and Makhutha—to enhance police visibility in high-crime areas.
*OVER R6 MILLION RAND INJECTION TO FIGHT CRIME IN KZN.*
KZN Community Safety and Liaison, Executive Authority, Honourable Thamsanqa Ntuli hands over four state of the art mobile Police Stations. This handover is part of the Department’s commitment to improved crime prevention.… pic.twitter.com/KDkWaBNaUG
— KZN Provincial Gov (@kzngov) August 5, 2025
“We want to see measurable crime prevention interventions in our province to ensure that we defeat the scourge of crime,” said Ntuli.
Last year, the department handed over 36 vehicles to the South African Police Service to help address shortages within the police force.
Satellite Mobile police stations to be handed over to SAPS by the Premier of KwaZulu Natal Thamsanqa Ntuli in his capacity as the Executive authority for the Department of Community Safety and Liaison in Mayville Public Conference Centre.#InspiringNewHome pic.twitter.com/PKPkHXkZF8
— KZN Community Safety & Liaison (@KZN_ComSafety) August 5, 2025
“We are working around the clock to establish functional community Safety Structures in our province to augment the work of law enforcement agencies,” said Ntuli.
According to SAnews, the Premier urged the private sector to partner with the government in offering financial and material support to voluntary crime prevention groups, including neighbourhood watches, street committees, and community policing forums.
“These brave men and women are on the frontlines every day. With more funding and training, they can do even more to safeguard our streets and support law enforcement efforts,” he said.
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Compiled by Anda Tolibadi