The City of Tshwane says it is ramping up enforcement, emergency readiness and public transparency after releasing new data showing thousands of road violations, hundreds of drunk-driving arrests, rising fire incidents, and sustained pressure from severe weather between June and October. 

Presenting the figures at its first quarterly public-safety briefing on Tuesday, officials warned that the festive season and ongoing heavy rains will place even greater strain on policing and emergency services, urging residents to play a more active role in preventing avoidable deaths, injuries and service disruptions.

Executive Mayor Nasiphi Moya said the new public-safety reporting system was introduced in direct response to growing calls from residents for more consistent and accessible information on crime

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