The City of Cape Town held a meeting earlier this week with the national government, aiming to forge a united front in tackling crime.
In a recent statement, Smith highlighted the unprecedented nature of the meeting, which included the new minister of police, Senzo Mchunu, along with his deputies, the SAPS Civilian Secretariat, and other key officials.
'Last night I attended a meeting with the new Minister of Police, Minister Senzo Mchunu, his two Deputy Ministers, Mr. Cassel Mathale and Ms Polly Boshielo, the SAPS Civilian Secretariat, Provincial of Policing Oversight and Community Safety, Minister Anroux Marais, Mayor Geording Hill-Lewis and Safety Security Portfolio Chairperson, Mzwakhe Nqavashe,' he said.
Minister Mchunu outlined the current state of policing in South Africa - particularly in Cape Town and the Western Cape, and emphasised the need for a collaborative approach across all levels of government to address crime effectively.
He also referenced identified hotspots in Cape Town and various crime issues.
