Residents of the Dunoon informal settlement near Cape Town have voiced strong dissatisfaction with the frequent absence of a mobile police unit deployed to serve the area. The unit, a Satellite Police Station, is intended to provide a visible policing presence and basic services but is often reported to be missing from its designated location.
Community leaders and residents state that the unit's absence leaves the community vulnerable, exacerbating concerns about crime and safety. They argue that the inconsistent service undermines trust in the South African Police Service (SAPS) and fails to address the area's policing needs effectively.
The SAPS has previously acknowledged challenges with resource allocation and vehicle maintenance affecting mobile units. While specific statements from SAPS regarding the Dunoon unit's current operational status on 2026-03-19 are not immediately verifiable, the issue reflects ongoing tensions between under-resourced communities and police service delivery in the Western Cape.
Local councillors have been urged to intervene, with residents calling for a permanent solution, such as the establishment of a fully-fledged police station, to ensure consistent law enforcement presence in Dunoon.
