JP Smith says nothing implemented from agreement between national govt, WC govt, CoCT
In August last year, a cooperation agreement between the three spheres of government was signed to enhance collaboration between police and law enforcement to address crime concerns in the province.
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CAPE TOWN - The City of Cape Town has again called for the urgent conclusion of the implementation agreement between national government, the province, and the City of Cape Town.
In August last year, a cooperation agreement between the three spheres of government was signed to enhance collaboration between police and law enforcement to address crime concerns in the province.
Ramaphosa described the move as historic.
However, the city's Safety and Security MMC, JP Smith, said that nothing had been implemented from that agreement.
The City of Cape Town's safety and security portfolio committee has endorsed a motion for the devolution of policing powers to the municipality.
The motion mandates the city manager to approach national government to request the devolution of specific investigative, crime intelligence, and forensic powers to help police in their duties.
Safety and Security MMC JP Smith explains: "The portfolio committee is saying to the city manager: 'We want you to now resort to the Intergovernmental Relations Framework Act 13 of 2005, and if that doesn't get results, we want to formally go to court'. So, we are moving from asking to formal litigation."
Smith added that many cities and provinces believe the days of national government running SAPS should pass.