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gunshot detection system
Coverage of gunshot detection system in the Nexus archive.
- South Africa: Did Cape Town's Gunshot Detection System Work? Why Jury Is Still Out On What Shotspotter Achieved
Cape Town's city council ended the use of ShotSpotter, a US-developed gunshot detection system, in mid-2026. The system, piloted in 2016, was designed to alert police to gunfire within 60 seconds but remains unproven in its effectiveness.
- South Africa: Nelson Mandela Bay's Crime-Fighting 'Loerbroer' Could Soon Return to Spy On Criminals
Nelson Mandela Bay's R6-million mobile surveillance vehicle, Loerbroer, could return to service by August after nearly five years out of action. While the vehicle is almost fully repaired, its gunshot detection system remains stalled with no timeline for restoration.