Media Statement
South African Police Service
Office of the Provincial Commissioner Western Cape

CAPE TOWN - The South African Police Service, in collaboration with the South African National Defence Force and the City of Cape Town, today marked the official commencement of Operation Prosper with a joint operational parade held at 35 Squadron in Belhar.

The parade signalled the state of readiness of integrated law enforcement and security forces ahead of the deployment of SANDF members to support SAPS in crime prevention operations across the province.

Among the dignitaries in attendance were Ms Anroux Marais, MEC for Police Oversight and Community Safety; Ms Derelene James, Member of Parliament; Lieutenant General Tebelo Mosikilli, Deputy National Commissioner: Policing and NATJOINTS Co-chair; Lieutenant General (Adv.) Thembisile Patekile, Provincial Commissioner of the Western Cape; Brigadier General Martin Gopane of the SANDF; and Acting Commissioner Christopher Jones from the City of Cape Town.

Operation Prosper represents a coordinated and intelligence-driven response to crime, with a specific focus on combating violent and firearm-related offences that continue to threaten the safety and stability of communities in the Western Cape. The deployment will see enhanced visibility, joint patrols, roadblocks, and targeted interventions in identified high-risk areas.

This collaborative effort demonstrates the commitment of all role players to restore public confidence, protect residents, and stabilise crime-affected communities through a unified and sustained approach.

SAPS management has welcomed the additional capacity brought by the SANDF, emphasising that the success of Operation Prosper will rely on continued cooperation between law enforcement agencies and the communities they serve.

Members of the public are encouraged to support the initiative by reporting criminal activities and working alongside authorities to create safer neighbourhoods.

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