R10.7 MILLION SAFETY BOOST TO STRENGTHEN METRO POLICING AND IMPROVED SECURITY
Published: August 05, 2026<< BACK TO NEWS
In line with its commitment to creating safer communities and improving road safety, the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality has allocated R10.7 million in the 2026/27 financial year for the procurement of specialised fleet for its Metro Police, Traffic and Security Services.
This investment forms part of the Municipality's ongoing efforts to strengthen law
enforcement capacity, improve visibility and response times, enhance the protection
of municipal infrastructure and ensure the effective enforcement of municipal by-laws
across Nelson Mandela Bay.
Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Executive Mayor, Councillor Babalwa Lobishe, said
the investment demonstrates the Municipality's commitment to fulfilling its
responsibilities under the Cooperation Agreement signed on 27 September 2024
between the South African Police Service (SAPS), the Eastern Cape Provincial
Government and the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality.
"The Cooperation Agreement commits all spheres of government to work together in
strengthening safety and security in Nelson Mandela Bay. As a Municipality, we are
demonstrating our commitment by investing in our own safety and security.
This investment ensures that we play our part in coordinating crime prevention
initiatives, strengthening collaboration with law enforcement agencies, improving
community safety through joint operations and partnerships, and enhancing the
protection of municipal infrastructure and public spaces."
"These vehicles, including specialised vehicles, will significantly improve our visibility,
which remains one of the strongest deterrents against crime. We are committed to
ensuring that our law enforcement personnel are equipped with the necessary tools to
serve and protect our communities effectively," said Executive Mayor Lobishe.
The Municipality is currently procuring a fleet of specialised vehicles that will
strengthen the operational capacity of Metro Police, Traffic and Security Services,
enabling improved visibility, quicker response times and more effective enforcement
operations throughout the Metro.
The procurement includes two specialised tow trucks for Traffic Services at a cost of
R2 million. These vehicles will be used to remove illegally parked vehicles, clear
roadway obstructions and transport impounded vehicles, contributing to improved
traffic flow, road safety and the enforcement of municipal by-laws.
A further R2.2 million has been allocated for Metro Police patrol vehicles to increase
visibility and improve response to crime and by-law infringement incidents. An
additional R3 million will be invested in a Metro Police armoured personnel carrier to
enhance operational capability, while R3.5 million has been earmarked for Security
Services patrol vehicles to strengthen the protection of municipal assets and
infrastructure and improve response times.
"We are not only providing these tools of trade to our officials, but we will also
implement strict measures to prevent abuse and misuse. This investment must
translate into a safer city, better protection of municipal infrastructure and improved
service delivery for all residents of Nelson Mandela Bay," added Executive Mayor
Lobishe.
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