Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis announced last week that the City has allocated R114m in its adjustment budget for, among other things, the building of a security barrier wall along the N2 highway. Dubbed the N2 Edge safety project, the mayor says this is to improve safety for commuters, pedestrians, and communities along a 9km stretch of the N2.

Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis announced last week that&nbsp;the City has allocated R114m in its adjustment budget for,&nbsp;among other things, the building of a security barrier wall along&nbsp;the N2 highway.&nbsp;Dubbed the N2 Edge safety project, the mayor says this is to&nbsp;improve safety for commuters, pedestrians, and communities&nbsp;along a 9km stretch of the N2.

METRO FM Talk with Faith Mangope

METRO FM Talk with Faith Mangope

CAPE TOWN TO BUILD A WALL ALONG THE N2 HIGHWAY

Since the publication of the first Organized Crime Index in 2019, South Africa has consistently been ranked among the top 10 most criminal countries. High criminality, weakened law enforcement, and transnational connections are some of the factors making the country attractive for fugitives and
international criminal networks to do their dirty business in. Have we become a safe haven for fugitives and what makes us vulnerable to international crime syndicates?

Since the publication of the first Organized Crime Index in 2019,&nbsp;South Africa has consistently been ranked among the top 10&nbsp;most criminal countries. High criminality, weakened law&nbsp;enforcement, and transnational connections are some of the&nbsp;factors making the country attractive for fugitives and international criminal networks to do their dirty business in.&nbsp;Have we become a safe haven for fugitives and what makes us&nbsp;vulnerable to international crime syndicates?

AFTER 8 IS AFTER 8: Is South Africa a Safe Haven for Transnational Organised Crime?

The Ad Hoc Committee established to investigate allegations made by the South African Police Service’s (SAPS) KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, has expressed concern over speak of parliament - Thoko Didiza’s - decision not to grant the committee subpoenas for Brown Mogotsi & Paul O’Sullivan who requested to give virtual testimony to the committee citing security issues. Didiza said the committee failed to show that it had adequately
dealt with the witnesses’ security concerns about appearing in-person before parliament.

The Ad Hoc Committee established to investigate allegations&nbsp;made by the South African Police Service&rsquo;s (SAPS) KwaZulu-Natal&nbsp;Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla&nbsp;Mkhwanazi, has expressed concern over speak of parliament -&nbsp;Thoko Didiza&rsquo;s - decision not to grant the committee subpoenas&nbsp;for Brown Mogotsi &amp; Paul O&rsquo;Sullivan who requested to give&nbsp;virtual testimony to the committee citing security issues.&nbsp;Didiza said the committee failed to show that it had adequately dealt with the witnesses&rsquo; security concerns about appearing&nbsp;in-person before parliament.

LEIGH MATHYS - MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT & EFF DEPUTY SECRETARY-GENERAL

South Africa’s (SA) inmate population has surged to more than 170 000, far exceeding the Department of Correctional Services’ approved bed capacity of just over 100 000 - National Commissioner Makgothi Thobakgale has revealed. Speaking at a media briefing in Pretoria on the outcomes of the
Department’s Festive Season Security Operations, Thobakgale said the prison population peaked at 170 739 and described the figure as the highest recorded in recent years, placing severe strain on infrastructure, staffing, security management and the department’s budget.

South Africa&rsquo;s (SA) inmate population has surged to more than&nbsp;170 000, far exceeding the Department of Correctional Services&rsquo;&nbsp;approved bed capacity of just over 100 000 - National&nbsp;Commissioner Makgothi Thobakgale has revealed.&nbsp;Speaking at a media briefing in Pretoria on the outcomes of the Department&rsquo;s Festive Season Security Operations, Thobakgale&nbsp;said the prison population peaked at 170 739 and described the&nbsp;figure as the highest recorded in recent years, placing severe&nbsp;strain on infrastructure, staffing, security management and the&nbsp;department&rsquo;s budget.

CAPE TOWN TO BUILD A WALL ALONG THE N2 HIGHWAY

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