Police in the Western Cape have been encouraged to support policies surrounding the usage of State vehicles.

This follows the news that 58 new vehicles will be making their way across the province.

Patekile explained that more vehicles will be handed over in the next few months.

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The report continued to explain that Patekile stated that 15% of the provincial vehicles were out of service.

Behind Patekile was the 58 vehicle fleet.

Almost all of the vehicles were brand new double cab Nissan bakkies.

Western Cape: Fleet boost with 58 new bakkies for SA police

58 Vehicles have made their to the Western Cape police, according to various reports. Image: Dwayne Senior/BloombergSource: Getty Images

In a statement, the organisation says 30 illegal firearms were also confiscated.

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Source: Briefly News

Reeshni ChettyReeshni Chetty is a senior current affairs reporter.

Reeshni has a passion for breaking the stigma surrounding mental health issues.