WC authorities offer up to R5k rewards for crime tip-offs The Western Cape Community Safety Department will be offering rewards for information that leads to the arrest and successful conviction of perpetrators in gang-related killings. Picture: Winnie Theletsane/Eyewitness News. one hour ago CAPE TOWN - Western Cape residents who give crime tip-offs to authorities could be rewarded up to R5,000. The Western Cape Department of Community Safety will be offering rewards for information that leads to the arrest and successful conviction of perpetrators in gang-related killings. Tip-offs can be made with the department, which will be handed over to the police service.