SA real-time crime reporting app SPOTTM: like Batman in your pocket

There is a surge of transportation mobile apps kicking off in South Africa using technologies such as GPS and mobile data to connect potential passengers with available cab drivers. While transportation might be one of South Africa’s many issues, one that is more hungry for change is the disconnect between citizens and authorities when it comes to crime. In comes SPOTTM — a crowdsourcing mobile application to help fight and inform people about crime in real-time.

SPOTTM allows victims of crime, or concerned citizens, to immediately report a felony or misdemeanour to thousands of anonymous people in the community (aka “Spotters”) located in their area, or instantly alert family and police during an emergency.

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