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In December, the eThekwini’s safety, emergency and security committee heard that only 14% of the city’s cameras were functional. (File photo)
CRIME

Durban a step closer to having metro police in control of CCTV network

As crime increases, the frequently malfunctioning cameras have become a source of frustration for residents and opposition parties

  • Des Erasmus
3 min read
Lensman: Durban Metro Police Commissioner Sibonelo Mchunu says crime fighting will be boosted when his department takes over the city’s CCTV network from disaster management. Photo: Des Erasmus
CAMERA MONITORING DURBAN

Internal conflict stalls Durban metro police takeover of eThekwini’s lucrative CCTV network

Metro police head Sibonelo Mchunu is ready for his staff to man the network, but sources say the R100 million a year installation and maintenance contracts are too sweet to let go

  • Des Erasmus
7 min read