Premier and top cop to present latest figures
Northern Cape Premier Dr Zamani Saul and Provincial Commissioner Lieutenant General Koliswa Otola are set to jointly release the province's crime statistics for the third quarter of the 2025/2026 financial year at a media briefing scheduled for Friday, 20 March 2026.
The presentation will take place at the Northern Cape Office of the Premier, housed in the T&I Building at 69 Memorial Road in Kimberley, with proceedings expected to get under way at 08:30.
The joint appearance of the province's political head and its most senior police officer underscores the significance authorities are attaching to the latest crime data. Such briefings typically provide a detailed breakdown of reported offences across various categories, offering insight into whether law enforcement strategies are yielding results.
Media invited to attend
"The Premier of the Northern Cape, Dr Zamani Saul, will be joining the Northern Cape Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant General Koliswa Otola, for the presentation and release of the crime statistics for the Northern Cape for the third quarter of the 2025/2026 financial year."
The Northern Cape, South Africa's largest province by land area, faces distinct policing challenges owing to its vast distances and sparse population distribution. Quarterly crime statistics serve as a critical benchmark for measuring progress in the fight against criminal activity across the region.
Full details of the crime figures and any accompanying interventions are expected to be made public during Friday's briefing.
Quarterly crime figures serve as a vital barometer for communities and businesses across the Northern Cape, where vast distances and low population density create unique safety and policing challenges. The joint briefing by the premier and provincial commissioner signals heightened governmental focus on accountability. For residents, farmers, and enterprises operating in remote areas, the data could shape future resource allocation, influence investor confidence, and determine whether current law enforcement strategies will be sustained, adjusted, or overhauled in coming months.
