Thousands of cameras to help catch Ekurhuleni killer
Gauteng e-Government provides police access to CCTV cameras in the hunt for suspects in the murder of nine women in Ekurhuleni.
The Gauteng provincial government reaffirmed its commitment to using technology to aid law enforcement in the wake of the discovery of nine women's bodies in Ekurhuleni. The Gauteng Department of e-Government stated it would ensure the province's technology infrastructure assists the South African Police Service (SAPS) and other agencies in detecting crimes and gathering intelligence.
Women's bodies were found across Ekurhuleni since July, with the latest discovery in Dawn Park, Boksburg, bringing the total number of victims to nine. Police have established a specialized team to investigate the deaths and determine if the cases are connected. Bonginkosi Dhlamini, the MEC for e-Government, acknowledged the impact of the deaths on affected families and communities while highlighting technology as an additional resource for investigators.
The department noted that nothing could erase the pain experienced by the families, but emphasized law enforcement agencies' access to sophisticated technological resources to assist investigations. The Gauteng Department of e-Government has deployed 7,271 Vumacam cameras and integrated 960 CCTV cameras across Gauteng, spending R124 million on CCTV cameras.
The camera networks can provide investigative leads, digital evidence, and help track movements linked to criminal activity. The technology is intended to support law enforcement, not replace conventional policing. Community members are encouraged to download the Gauteng Panic Button App for ease of access in distress.
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