Inner-city security beefed up with CCTV cameras in time for holiday season
New installations have been installed in critical areas and crime hotspots.
AS the eThekwini Municipality gears up to receive thousands of holidaymakers over the festive season, safety measures have been intensified to ensure a safe and memorable time.
This includes ensuring that the City’s Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) cameras in the inner city are all operational. The project of repairing and upgrading the CCTV cameras began in September and is now complete.
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Mayor Mxolisi Kaunda said the City met the target of completing repairs on CCTV cameras by November 30, as promised.
“We are pleased with the work undertaken and have ensured that all CCTV cameras in the city centre are in operation ahead of the festive season,” said Kaunda.
With the city centre under constant surveillance, together with the high visibility of law enforcement, criminal activities are set to reduce.
The upgrade of the technology of the surveillance cameras will also improve traffic-flow management, emergency response times and the overall deployment of critical municipal resources.
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There are critical areas and crime hotspots where new installations have been made.
“The roll-out plan will see CCTV cameras expanding to residential areas, including townships and suburbs. We also call on communities to work with the City and all law enforcement agencies in the fight against crime,” said Kaunda.
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