Operation Prosper reduced violent crime in 14 of 17 Cape Flats precincts, says Cachalia
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Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia reported that Operation Prosper decreased violent crime in 14 out of 17 targeted Cape Flats precincts. The operation also led to a reduction in firearm-related incidents in those areas. Between April and September 2026, authorities conducted 67,831 joint operations.
Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia says Operation Prosper reduced violent crime and firearm-related incidents in 14 of 17 targeted Cape Flats precincts, with 67,831 joint operations conducted between April and September 2026.