GP govt's crime-fighting goal is having a command centre with access to CCTV cameras
This follows Gauteng entering into an agreement with private company Vumacam to gain access to almost 7,000 CCTV cameras across the province.
Gauteng government entered into an agreement with private company Vumacam to gain access to almost 7,000 CCTV cameras across the province. Picture: Jacques Nelles/Eyewitness News
JOHANNESBURG - The Gauteng government said their overall goal when it comes to combating crime is to have a command centre with access to various CCTV cameras.
This would include access to CCTV cameras operated by the South African National Roads Agency (SANRAL) that is responsible for monitoring the country’s highways.
Gauteng provincial government spokesperson Vuyo Mhaga explained.
"Overall is to make sure we have the ability to look where crime is happening in the province. We have about 8,500 boots on the ground. The guys in the ops centre are able to pick up any crime that is happening and interact with the guys on the ground to respond to that."
Mhaga said access to CCTV cameras on the highways is something they are looking to get access to as well.
"All the roads will possibly lead to the highway and that’s where you have all the SANRAL cameras situated. So, working in that comprehensive set up you are able to deter crime and also fight back."