City takes a bold stance against GBV, substance abuse
Tfhe mayor said her wish is to have the Reiger Park police station listed as the station with the highest volume of crime reports, ‘so that it may receive the attention it deserves'.
Ekurhuleni Mayor Tania Campbell took to the streets to lead a 5km walk against GBV and drug abuse around Reiger Park on August 31.
She was joined by members of the mayoral committee, city officials, the community and community organisations in denouncing the plague of GBV and drug abuse in the township.
In her address, Campbell pleaded with the members of the SAPS to prioritise reported crimes in the community.
She added that she is aware of the crimes that affect the community of Reiger Park and pointed out that her main wish is to have the Reiger Park police station listed as the station with the highest volume of crime reports, ‘so that it may receive the attention it deserves’.
“Let us unite today to put an end to this cycle of GBV and drug abuse and build equal, supportive communities.
“Let us stand together and show up for the communities who need us the most. Their voices will not be silenced,” said Campbell, as she appealed to the community to claim back the streets from criminals.
One of the residents of the area, Constance Mathews (42), shared her experience at the hands of abusers: “I was gang-raped while I was out for drinks in the nearby tavern, hence I know how it feels to be a victim of such violent crime.”
To conclude the day’s activities on a high note, entertainment in the form of aerobics was provided by the local aerobics club.
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