Cape Town CCTV detects 215 smash-and-grab incidents in identified hotspots [SOUND]

# Cape Town Metro Police CCTV has recorded 215 smash-and-grab incidents from July 2024 to May 2025, mostly in late afternoons and over weekends. The Bonteheuwel-Langa corridor remains a hotspot, with increased activity in Leonsdale, Philippi, and Milnerton. Mayoral committee member for Safety and Security, JP Smith, says vigilance is key, urging motorists to hide valuables, lock doors, and stay alert. Targeted deployments are planned to improve road safety: