Locals demand answers from Kliptown Police
High emotions played out as residents came in large numbers chanting songs calling for a better society.
The Pimville and Klipspruit CPF as well community members marched from Musi High School to Kliptown Police Station on Tuesday morning March 14 to deliver a list of their grievances.
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High emotions played out as residents came in large numbers chanting songs calling for a better society.
Patrollers were leading in front as they were going to submit their petition to the station commander of Kliptown Police Station.
Muzi Mangxoli, acting chairperson on Klipspruit and Pimville Association said, “Today we are politely going to ask them to give us reasons as to why some cases brought forward with evidence are not yet executed.”
“This petition consists of five burning issues that we are facing as a community. We have about 10 unresolved murder cases, three hijackings, cable theft, drugs and unresolved rape cases and no one is saying anything,” Mangxoli continued.
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The consumption of illegal substances by the youth of Soweto has become one of the leading factors that destroy and endanger communities. Drug hotspots are increasing rapidly and it is the SAPS’ duty to prevent the spread of drug dens.
“When we report drug dealers, the dirty cops take bribes from them and in return they have to protect them from the law.
“Our children are exposed to drug consumption because the police create access for dealers to destroy the future of our young people,” said Mangxoli.
In response to the grievances presented by the community, station commander Brigadier Lloyd said, “The leadership will have to sit with us so that within ten working days we can have answers addressing all these concerns.
“Because for me to rush to give you answers today it will defeat the purpose of why we are here today.”
The march was intended to make both CPF and SAPS to find collective solutions as to how all the outstanding cases can be resolved.
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“I would be lying if I say the CPF was satisfied with the Brigadier’s response, we felt there are a lot of burning issues that still need to be addressed. Especially regarding some of the undelivered promises made by brigadier,” Mangxoli concluded.
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