Mayco Member for Safety and Security, JP Smith, says several arrests have been made in connection with some of the incidents that were reported recently. Part of the reason why we did the walk this morning is to map out certain camera installations that the city is going to be funding and we’re doing everything we can to make sure that the whole mountain is safe for everyone, Capetonians from across the city and of course our many hundreds of thousands of visitors.” The City says it will be implementing various plans to improve safety in the area.Ĭape Town Mayor, Geordin Hill-Lewis says, “We are using clever technology, like drone technology right now. Officials visited the mountain to assess the situation. Located near the Cape Town CBD, with easy access for criminals, policing on the mountain is always a challenge. But the area is also a hotspot for criminal activities, such as muggings and assaults. Dozens of law enforcement officers will conduct regular patrols.Ī mountain, so beautiful, with incredible views of the Mother City. Surveillance cameras will also be installed at identified crime hotspots on the mountain. The city says it will be using drones to monitor the area. Several criminal attacks and muggings have been reported on the mountain in recent weeks and residents in the area say they feel unsafe walking on the mountain and the hiking trails. The City of Cape Town says it will be deploying more resources to boost safety on Signal Hill and in surrounding areas such as Tamboerskloof and the Bo-Kaap.
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