Staff members of the Western Cape's social development department were attacked after conducting a substance abuse disorder and crime prevention programme in Khayelitsha on Friday:
Looking for a deal on a car, but tight on a budget? Have a look at these offers for under R100 000. View the deals‘I condemn it in the strongest terms. To any community members who may have information that could lead to arrests, please kindly contact the South African police services. I also explore residents to protect DSD staff where it is safe and possible,’ says‘Khayelitsha, Gugulethu, and Nyanga have been identified as hotspots for these kinds of attacks on Western Cape Government workers.
‘When staff have to conduct home visits in these areas, they can usually only do so if accompanied by SAPS or law enforcement officers, which is not sustainable due to limited resources. ‘We cannot have a situation where staff are unable to enter areas due to the callous acts of criminals. This could have dire consequences for vulnerable residents.’Enjoy a burger and draught special for two in Mowbray for just R255 . Get the deal
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