SECURITY MATTERS: Nelson Mandela Bay’s crime-fighting ‘Loerbroer’ could soon return to spy on criminals
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SECURITY MATTERS Nelson Mandela Bay’s crime-fighting ‘Loerbroer’ could soon return to spy on criminals Councillors in Nelson Mandela Bay have been informed that the metro’s R6-million mobile surveillance vehicle, Loerbroer, could return to service as early as August after nearly five years out of action. But while officials say the vehicle is almost fully repaired, the metro’s gunshot detection system remains stalled, with no timeline for its return. By Kyran Blaauw 26 Jul 2026 Repairs to the Nelson Mandela Bay municipality’s mobile surveillance vehicle – pictured here several years ago – are nearing completion, with only a high-resolution camera still to be installed.
- ▪SECURITY MATTERS Nelson Mandela Bay’s crime-fighting ‘Loerbroer’ could soon return to spy on criminals Councillors in Nelson Mandela Bay have been informed that the metro’s R6-million mobile surveillance vehicle, Loerbroer, could return to
- ▪But while officials say the vehicle is almost fully repaired, the metro’s gunshot detection system remains stalled, with no timeline for its return.
- ▪By Kyran Blaauw 26 Jul 2026 Repairs to the Nelson Mandela Bay municipality’s mobile surveillance vehicle – pictured here several years ago – are nearing completion, with only a high-resolution camera still to be installed.
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SECURITY MATTERS Nelson Mandela Bay’s crime-fighting ‘Loerbroer’ could soon return to spy on criminals Councillors in Nelson Mandela Bay have been informed that the metro’s R6-million mobile surveillance vehicle, Loerbroer, could return to service as early as August after nearly five years out of action. But while officials say the vehicle is almost fully repaired, the metro’s gunshot detection system remains stalled, with no timeline for its return. By Kyran Blaauw 26 Jul 2026 Repairs to the Nelson Mandela Bay municipality’s mobile surveillance vehicle – pictured here several years ago – are nearing completion, with only a high-resolution camera still to be installed.
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