Security meeting aimed to improve law enforcements

Region A Citizen Relationship Unit Management (CRUM) held its first meeting to discuss the security measures in Waterfall City.

The meeting was attended by Region A officials, including Ward 132 councillor Annette Deppe, Johannesburg Metro Police (JMPD), and a security company.

The meeting was triggered by various allegations by JMPD officials and Deppe of an increase of e-hailing cars parking in the suburb’s Waterfall Drive.

There are also scooters that are allegedly driving on pavement.

The meeting was held on May 31 at Waterfall Gate 6.

In the meeting which also turned to be an inspection session of the area, the concerned and affected stakeholders decided to devise a solution to create a spot for drivers.

After the inspection, it was found that there are no signages prohibiting e-hailing drivers from parking on that road. And as a result, this then restricted the JMPD from taking action against these drivers.

Deppe said, “The last two (corner Waterfall Drive and Letaba Drive, and Waterfall Drive and Simlak Drive) robots before Allandale are a spot of e-hailing drivers, and they occupy bus stops and open public spaces.”

Xolani Fihla, JMPD spokesperson said action will follow moving forward. “We plan to engage with JRA to assist in erecting signage that prohibits motorists from parking there.”

Fihla said it is prohibited for delivery bikes or any motorcycle to operate on sidewalks, and anyone found operating their bike on a sidewalk will be issued a fine.

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