The CPF said after a long period of relative calm, three people were killed in Leonsdale recently.
CAPE TOWN - The Elsies River Community Police Forum in Cape Town says it's concerned about the increase in violent shootings in Leonsdale.Twenty-four-year-old Lameese Dammas is the latest victim of an alleged gang war that turned deadly earlier this week.Elsies River CPF spokesperson Imraahn Mukaddam said the escalating tension in the area was worrying and has appealed for a ceasefire.
"We are not at the bottom of the root cause of this particular conflict, but we know that there's been hostilities between rival gangs in the area. “But we also have a phenomenon where young people, because of the easy access to firearms and the prevalence of firearms, it's very easy to settle disputes with firearms. Therefore, it's imperative that we get these guns off the streets."
Mukaddam said extra police resources were deployed to the area, adding that the community should play its part to restore peace. "We would want to see community members living in these high volatile areas become actively involved in peacekeeping, in resolving conflicts, because we believe our community has the ability to mediate conflict if they're properly resourced and properly trained. So, we are busy with a project of peace ambassadors in Elsies River."
Ewn News News Eyewitness News Eye Witness News Latest News News Today Ewn South Africa Ewn-News Primedia+ Primedia Plus Prime Media Plus
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
SAPS and Athlone CPF launch elderly support driveThe Athlone Community Policing Forum (CPF) and police station have launched an adult nappy drive, recognising the vulnerability of the elderly in society.
Read more »
Mpumalanga CPF members provided with vehicles to combat crime - SABC News - Breaking news, special reports,Mpumalanga Police Commissioner Manamela boosts CPF with vehicles, and resources to combat crime
Read more »
Nyanga CPF calls on Cele to devise plan to root out crimeThe forum said crime in the township had increased since the last Imbizo initiative in 2021 and urged Cele to come up with a new strategy.
Read more »
Ridiculously rare photo catches Asian caracal swimming a river in IndiaSouth Africa Today, News source, provides breaking news on South Africa, world, Africa, sport, travel and more.
Read more »
Fish River Canyon hikers struggling with limited water, but NWR says 2024 trips should go aheadFish River Canyon hikers struggling with limited water, but NWR says 2024 trips should go ahead
Read more »
City moves to evict Salt River Market traders amidst housing plansThe City of Cape Town persists in its efforts to remove longstanding traders from the historic Salt River Market. Recently, it lodged an urgent court petition targeting the remaining tenants who have declined relocation.
Read more »