Concern as Joburg sees an increase in car theft
Johannesburg Mayor Herman
Mashaba has warned of a new crime syndicate that targets cars in parking
lots around the city.
Mashaba's spokesperson, Luyanda Mfeka, says the city has received numerous complaints from residents about an increase in vehicle theft at a number of public spaces, including shopping centres.
"Even one of Mashaba’s own senior officials over the weekend fell victim of one of these attacks, where two laptops, one of which contained highly sensitive city information, were stolen.”
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Mfeka says administration is doing all it can to stem the tide with limited resources.
"We have invested in increasing the JMPD force by 50% and we are implementing a number of other interventions to improve our fight against crime.
“Earlier this year, the city launched Operation Buya Mthetho which is aimed at bring back law and order within the city. Operation Buya Mthetho has been pivotal with over 8000 arrests by our law enforcement officials since January. This is the kind of momentum the city needs to sustain if we are indeed to fight against crime and lawlessness," Mfeka says.