South Africa

City of Cape Town says it is making positive inroads in the relationship with the South African Police Service

today20 August, 2024

Background

The City of Cape Town says it is making positive inroads in the relationship with the South African Police Service, but the criminal justice system as a whole needs urgent attention. In the past week, city enforcement agencies made 301 arrests and recorded 63-thousand-661 traffic and by-law offences. Mayoral committee member for Safety and Security, JP Smith, says one suspect was arrested for the same offence, in the same area, in mid-July:

 

Written by: Leonard Witbeen