Mayoral Committee Member for Safety and Security, Alderman JP Smith has demonstrated his commitment to cleaning up the streets of Cape Town and making the city safer for everyone.
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Video: A multi-agency operation was conducted in Wynberg.
Alderman JP Smith says it’s important to reduce crime and drive criminals out of the area to create jobs. However, the Central Business Districts (CBDs), crucial for this effort, have been threatened by criminal activity, causing businesses to leave as crime increases.
A year ago, SAPS intervened in the Cape Town CBD, and the positive results have been praised by local businesses. Encouraged by this success, the teams have extended their efforts to other parts of the city.
‘We trained up additional Law Enforcement officers and 2 weeks ago, deployed them in Mitchells Plain Town Centre, Wynberg and the Bellville CBD’s.
‘I joined the Cllrs and went with the officers, walking through the Wynberg CBD. There is a lot of work to be done, but it starts here, right now.
‘We will not negotiate with criminals. No fear.’ No favour,’ declared Alderman Smith.
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