New City Ordinance Sparks Outrage as Residents Fight to Expose Crime Amid Government Overreach
The City of Johannesburg implemented a controversial ordinance (by-law) prohibiting residents from sharing CCTV footage of crimes on the internet or WhatsApp, sparking outrage.
Critics label it a draconian dictatorship move, accusing the ANC-led government and police of shielding their failures rather than serving a valid purpose.
The regulation, part of a broader municipal oversight of private cameras, bans online dissemination to allegedly protect privacy, yet offers no secure alternative for reporting crimes.
With Johannesburg ranked among the world’s top 50 most dangerous cities, the Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (Outa) has challenged the by-law in court, arguing it undermines community safety and lacks public input.
Residents, frustrated by rampant crime, see it as a cover-up, preventing global exposure of police inaction.
Defiant voices on social media vow to bypass the ban, highlighting a growing rift between the government and a populace demanding accountability.
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