Kraaifontein: On Friday 1 August 2025, Operation Basadi kicked off at SAPS Kraaifontein. The operation was a female-driven initiative involving operational members from SAPS Kraaifontein, female officers from neighboring police stations within the City of Cape Town District, and members from the Western Cape SAPS Provincial Head Office.
According to South African Police Service, the operation began with a parade led by Brigadier Zukiswa Matumbu, with the Spiritual Crime Prevention team present to open the day with a prayer. Following this, members were briefed about the intended operations. The operational members, along with ten Community In Blue members, conducted a school search at a high school in Old Paarl Road, Bloekombos, Kraaifontein. A total of 887 students' bags and 21 vehicles were searched. A 45-year-old female was arrested for drunk driving, detained, and later released on a warning to appear in court. During the school search, a silver Kia Sportage was found to contain a Norinco 7.62 caliber firearm with eight rounds hidden in the spare wheel, which was confiscated.
Simultaneously, a Vehicle Check Point (VCP) was conducted around the school area, where 47 vehicles were checked and searched. Members also conducted a roadblock with Law Enforcement on Frans Conradie Boulevard, where 1,300 vehicles were tested and 222 searched. Traffic fines amounting to R22,500 were issued for various infractions.
Additionally, a mini-Community Service Centre (CSC) was set up at Block Centre Shoprite, offering services such as certifications, short statements, and information on domestic violence and Gender-Based Violence. A total of 1,750 pamphlets were distributed to community members.
The operation also included serving protection orders, with 11 respondents being serviced for domestic violence-related cases. A second-hand operation was conducted with the Law Enforcement Metal Unit, leading to compliance inspections at scrap dealers. A 25-year-old male was arrested at an illegal scrap dealer for possession of stolen goods and failure to register as a Second-hand Goods Dealer.
During a walk-about in Takudi and Hani Street, Wallacedene, members of the Western Cape Flying Squad received an alert about a stolen White Foton Taxi linked to a fraud case. The 33-year-old driver was arrested for possession of a stolen vehicle.
Brigadier Zukiswa Matumbu commended the members for their dedication and commitment to ensuring perpetrators of crime are brought to justice and encouraged community cooperation in maintaining neighborhood safety.