JP Smith said over the last few weeks, there had been a ‘flare-up in gang violence’. (Anele Mfazwe/Son)
Parts of Cape Town saw a surge in shootings over the weekend, with scores of bullets being fired in affected communities.
Even communities not known for gang violence have seen a spike in shooting, including Ottery and Grassy Park.
ShotSpotter, which has been implemented by the City, is a gunshot detection system that identifies the sound of gunfire, enabling law enforcement to pinpoint the origin of gunshots, particularly in areas prone to gang violence.
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