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THE inner city is the hub of South Africa's financial system. The headquarters of three major banks are all located within a radius of approximately 1km in the centre and southern quadrant of the inner city. They share the inner city with other economic institutions of critical importance to the national economy, including key insurance companies; transport and logistics parastatals, firms and operations; and the headquarters of a number of global mineral-resource companies. In all, more than 33 000 highly-skilled professionals are employed in the area. In addition, the inner city is also home to a vast number of urban dwellers. Safety and security is crucial to the well-being of all. And it takes a multi-faceted approach to ensure this happens, from the involvement of the private sector setting up City Improvement Districts (CIDs) to the City's involvement in regulating municipal by-laws, and monitoring aspects of planning and building controls. Much of the safety and security of the inner city rests on a combination of effective behind the scenes monitoring as well as on a visible presence on the street.
Comprehensive CCTV surveillance will provide back-up support to on-street policing, with over 100 cameras deployed at crime hotspots, transport hubs, public spaces, high risk spots and entrance/exit points into the inner city, thereby increasing the geographical area covered by inner city policing substantially. Special attention will also be given to public places such as parks and squares so that people can enjoy a better quality of life after working hours. At the same time, street lighting will be substantially increased in all areas of high pedestrian and economic activity and at areas identified as crime hotspots. Plans to boost the safety and security measures of the inner city include:
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Plans to improve safety and
security in the inner city include boosting the numbers of metro police
officers and vehicles over the next five years.
