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The City of Cape Town is seeking legislative powers in Parliament to support and bolster its Metro Police force.
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What happened
The City of Cape Town is seeking legislative powers in Parliament to support and bolster its Metro Police force.
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What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Police minister addressed parliament regarding local issues, citing LEAP deployment as a factor in the observed crime rate decline in Cape Town.Sub-event
- A dispute has arisen regarding the investigative powers and mandate scope of the South African Police Service in Cape Town.Sub-event
Cape Town seeks parliamentary support to grant powers to its Metro Police.1 source
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Cape Town
city in the Western Cape, South Africa
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parliament
legislative body of government
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