CoCT's JP Smith welcomes SAPS transparency on crime stats, slams them for being outdated

Cape Town officials acknowledge SAPS transparency but criticize delayed, outdated crime data for lacking context. This gatekeeping hinders civil society from leveraging insights to drive safety improvements. Such delays underscore the urgent need for timely open data to enable effective, community-led crime reduction strategies.

Source: ewn.co.za
Published on 2025-11-29