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The all-woman Operation Basadi has already racked up to R23000 worth of traffic fines
An all-women South African Police Service (SAPS) operation is under way in Kraaifontein, in the Western Cape.
#sapsWC On 01/08, #OperationBasadi kicked off at #SAPS Kraaifontein. Female officers from Kraaifontein, neighbouring stations & Western Cape Head Office led the operation.
✅ 887 learner bags & 21 vehicles searched at a high school; 45-year-old female arrested for drunk driving.… pic.twitter.com/Fovd1ATdYu— SA Police Service 🇿🇦 (@SAPoliceService) August 2, 2025
Operation Basadi has brought together female officers from across the Mother City. It started with a parade and briefing before teams conducted searches at school and mounted roadblocks.
#sapsNC Phase 2 of the high-density disruptive #OperationBasadi was successfully conducted in Barkly West, Windsorton, and Delportshoop, showcasing #PoliceVisibility. The operation focused on stop-and-search actions, addressing the illegal liquor outlets, and the possession of… pic.twitter.com/FQuZ4PCKf1
— SA Police Service 🇿🇦 (@SAPoliceService) August 1, 2025
Police spokesperson, FC van Wyk, says the members arrested a drunk driver, an unlicensed scrap dealer, and suspects in possession of a stolen vehicle and an illegal firearm.
Van Wyk says traffic fines worth nearly R23000 were also issued.
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