DEAR Editor,-
AfriForum Margate is of the opinion that there is most definitely an increase in crime-related issues on the South Coast.
Housebreaking and violent crimes is becoming an everyday occurrence and, in our view, is a direct result of lack of visible policing (feet on the ground).
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The current situation in our area is escalating because of a reactive approach (waiting for crime to happen) instead of a proactive approach, which should deter these opportunistic crimes in most cases.
Loadshedding has also created opportunities for more house break-ins, with drugs and alcohol playing a big part in more violent crimes.
Examples include the recent attack on an elderly man in Munster who was attacked while walking his dog, as well as another man in Manaba who was tied up and assaulted while the perpetrators ransacked his house.
Crimes like these have a detrimental effect on tourism and the community and requires a proactive approach.
We strongly advise that loiterers, and especially trespassers, be apprehended for profile checks.
We urge authorities to take stronger action with regards to the trespassing act to prevent house break-ins and violent crimes in the area.
Family violence, particularly crimes against woman and children also need better policing in our view.
WESSEL PRETORIUS
Chairman of AfriForum Margate Community Safety
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