An agreement between the Western Cape Government and the City of Cape Town has been reached with the SAPS to strengthen security in Cape Town, Cape {town} Etc reports.
This agreement does not involve the devolution of police powers, but authorities have stated that security would become enhanced and support that would increase for the metros police services.
Yesterday, Police Minister Senzo Mchunu fronted an engagement before an agreement was rubberstamped by the police, City and provincial government.
After meeting with the City, Mchunu stated that devolving policing powers was not the only way to deal with crime in South Africa.
We have come up with this agreement for all three of us. For us, this is the best model. This is the beginning of any other discussion we can have in future on any other matter, said Mchunu.
