Author: Siphesihle Hona

In a strategic move to combat extortion syndicates in Cape Town, the government of the Western Cape has announced a significant increase in the deployment of Law Enforcement Advancement Plan (LEAP) officers to the city’s hotspots. This decision, spearheaded by Anroux Marais, MEC for police oversight and community safety, and Cape Town MMC for safety and security JP Smith, is aimed at enhancing public safety and cracking down on organized crime. Marais highlighted the challenges of understaffing and underfunding in policing, emphasizing the need for additional officers to address the growing crime rates. The safety plan is backed by data-driven…

The City of Cape Town is optimistic that the government of national unity will grant more policing powers to its law enforcement agencies. The city is set to sign a co-operation agreement with the SAPS, the provincial police oversight department, and the community safety department in an effort to enhance safety for all residents. JP Smith, the mayoral committee member for safety and security, emphasized the importance of collaboration between the different spheres of government. He expressed hope that this agreement will lead to better partnerships and mutual aid, especially in combating economic crimes and extortion syndicates. The city has…