Cllr Vernon Pillay of KwaDukuza writes:
The KwaDukuza central business district is losing its soul primarily due to criminality, causing citizens to steer clear of their favourite shops, coming to pay rates, hanging out at recreation spots and other social activities.
Brazen robbery, besides the recent shocker headline of KwaDukuza being ranked #1 for residential robberies, has become a norm on the streets.
This is leaving consumers and business owners vulnerable to, in most cases, 2 or 3-man groups that prey on shoppers.
I almost fell victim to robbery opposite Shoprite, the same spot my late mother was robbed at.
A while back the CPF spoke at the iLembe Prayer March event indicating how their efforts in tracing looted goods and the perps was bearing fruit.
With this now reinvigorated policing forum, a stretched police contingent, together with the already hands on KDM law enforcement, the future is… also… mounted police?
“For to be free is not merely to cast off one’s chains, but to live in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of others.” (Nelson Mandela).
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