Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has formally requested the National Prosecuting Authority to review a recent bail decision. The call follows the arrest of a suspected drug dealer in Woodlands, Mitchells Plain, and his quick release back into the community.

Hill-Lewis says the outcome shows how the criminal justice system fails law-abiding residents on the Cape Flats.

Metro Police Arrest Suspected Tik Dealer in Woodlands

Cape Town Metro Police conducted a raid in Woodlands last week and seized a large quantity of tik from the suspect. Officers took the man into custody during the operation.

The suspect faces prior charges that include murder and multiple assaults. He appeared in court shortly after the arrest.

Court Grants R3 000 Bail Without Opposition

Neither the Metro Police nor the National Prosecuting Authority opposed the bail application. The court released the suspect on R3 000 bail just two days after his arrest.

Hill-Lewis immediately highlighted the decision as a serious concern for communities already battling drug-related crime and gangsterism.

Mayor Requests Urgent Geordin Hill-Lewis NPA Bail Review

Geordin Hill-Lewis has written to the NPA and asked for an immediate review of the bail decision. He described the release as evidence that the criminal justice system fails law-abiding citizens.

The mayor argues that such outcomes place residents at greater risk and undermine police efforts to combat drug crime. He has also used the case to renew calls for expanded investigative powers for the City’s Metro Police.