Cape Town is reviewing its gunshot detection system after the ShotSpotter project ends, as the city expands its safety-technology approach. According to the report from IOL, the ShotSpotter programme—designed to help combat gun violence by detecting gunshot sounds—has concluded and the city is now assessing how the system was used and what comes next. The review is framed as part of a broader reset or transition in Cape Town’s public safety technology, suggesting authorities are taking stock of performance, costs, and operational considerations before deciding whether and how similar tools will be used in the future. The report indicates the project has been completed, but it does not provide detailed findings from the review, including any results, timelines, or replacement systems. It also does not specify the scope of the evaluation, such as accuracy levels or how alerts were handled. Overall, the available information focuses on the conclusion of ShotSpotter in Cape Town and an ongoing assessment phase tied to the city’s wider expansion of safety technology.