PHUTI MOSOMANE and CHARLES MOLELE
GAUTENG Premier Panyaza Lesufi says his administration will unleash all resources at its disposal to tackle crime in Gauteng, including increasing the budget from R750 million to just over R1bn in the next three financial years.
Lesufi, who was speaking at his first State of the Province Address (SOPA), insisted that the issue of fighting crime should be declared an apex priority.
Crime statistics published by the South African Police Service (SAPS) last week revealed growing rates of violent crime and hijackings in Gauteng.
Outlining his plans to tackle the growing crisis, Lesufi said starting from the 1st of April 2023, government will start to connect suburb, townships, business districts, schools and other public places with high tech, face and car recognition CCTVs.
He said government will also arm residents with e-Panic buttons that will be linked to law enforcement agencies, CCTVs and the new
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