South Africa: Legal Battle Ahead - JP Smith Accuses SAPS of Malicious Intent in Office Raid

South Africa: Legal Battle Ahead - JP Smith Accuses SAPS of Malicious Intent in Office Raid

Months after a raid at his City of Cape Town office, JP Smith claims the South African Police Service's 'actions have damaged my reputation and constrained my ability to work properly'. Now he's taking them to court, claiming the raids were based on false information in affidavits.

JP Smith takes SAPS to court over office raid

JP Smith claims the South African Police Service’s ‘actions have damaged my reputation and constrained my ability to work properly’. Now he’s taking them to court, claiming the raids were based on false information in affidavits.

The mayoral committee member for safety and security in the Cape Town Metro Council is going to take the police to court after a raid on his office in January this year.