CRIME SCENE: Plumstead, Cape Town: Excellent teamwork by SRU, Zone and Fidelity private security companies led to the arrest of two suspects early on Tuesday morning, 28 July 2026.

After the suspects were apprehended City of Cape Town Law Enforcement officers were called to the scene in Plumstead where they found the suspects in possession cables, believed to have been vandalised and stolen from the PRASA rail network.

Both suspects were arrested and the evidence handed over to the South African Police Service (SAPS).

“Well done to the vigilant armed response officers from SRU Security, supported by Zone and Fidelity, whose teamwork led to these arrests,” said JP Smith, the City of Cape Town’s Mayoral Committee member for Safety and Security.

“These private security companies compete with one another every day for customers. Their business depends on attracting clients to monitor alarm systems and protect private property.

“Yet, when it comes to fighting crime in our communities, they put competition aside.

“We recognise the enormous value that private security companies, neighbourhood watches and community improvement districts bring to public safety. We know, and openly acknowledge, that SAPS cannot be everywhere, all the time,” said Smith.