National Policing Summit Wraps Up with Strong Commitments to Reform and Action

The First National Policing Summit concluded successfully after three days of intensive engagement in Pretoria, wrapping up on 10 April 2025. The event brought together a diverse group of stakeholders, including academics, law enforcement professionals, and policy experts, all committed to strengthening policing and public safety in South Africa.

Key Focus Areas of the Summit Included:

• Developing effective and community-centered policing strategies

• Promoting ethics and tackling corruption within law enforcement

• Strengthening firearm control regulations

• Advancing violence prevention initiatives

• Improving rural safety and safeguarding vulnerable communities

• Disrupting organised criminal gangs

• Leveraging environmental design in crime prevention

Special Emphasis on Migration and Policing

One of the summit’s critical themes was the growing challenge of migration and its broader implications for policing and public safety. Delegates explored strategies to address both the humanitarian and security dimensions of migration.

Leadership and Commitments

SAPS National Commissioner General Fannie Masemola commended the summit’s collaborative spirit and focus on actionable solutions. Police Minister Senzo Mchunu emphasized that the time for dialogue has passed, and the focus must now shift to implementation and tangible outcomes.

Outcomes and the Road Ahead

The summit concluded with a strong commitment from the South African Police Service (SAPS) and the Ministry of Police to act on the strategies and discussions shared. A national media briefing is scheduled to follow, where officials will outline the key outcomes and next steps to ensure that the summit’s work translates into lasting impact.