Elsies River activist calls for crime prevention after City reports smash-and-grab drop

Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis says smash-and-grab attacks on a section of Van Riebeeck Road fell from 96 to zero over a few weeks after a targeted operation. The City clarified that the figures apply only to that corridor and said the operation resulted in five arrests, with drones and technology investments supporting enforcement. Elsies River activist Steve Ross says cameras and arrests help, but wants closer cooperation between the City, neighbourhood watches and community leaders to prevent attacks before motorists are targeted.