The eThekwini Metro Police conducted a raid on Umgeni Road in the Durban CBD to get rid of street mechanics and illegal immigrants to regenerate the inner city.
A raid was carried out on Umngeni Road in the heart of the city of Durban , as confirmed by the metro's spokesperson, Boysie Zungu
The main focus was on mechanics who didn't have licenses to lawfully work, as well as catching illegal foreignersDURBAN—eThekwini cleaned up the Umngeni Road of street vehicle repairpersons and prohibited immigrants. This is aimed at improving the inner city'sThe businesses located on Umngeni Road said that they were in support of the raid, as their business was negatively affected by it.
The Deputy mayor of the city, Zandile Myeni, said that illegal mechanics damage the city's infrastructure. They also disturb our economy, and that is why we can't allow illegal operations to continue. We are also here for the businesses that comply. The city has received messages from concerned local citizens that they can not use the road during peak traffic times. She also alluded to potential drug smuggling on Umngeni Road.
"But those Mozambique guys helped us with our cars. They know their work and are very cheap. Can eThekwini give them an area from which to work from? They are working an honest living and they don’t steal.""Well done, whoever defends illegal foreigners in SA must know he/she is promoting lawlessness and inviting a serious threat to citizens security.
Many South Africans believed that the EPWP was used as an election tool, and there were widespread expectations that the program would eventually end in eThekwini.Timothy Oates is Briefly News' Current Affairs Head of Department. He joined the Legit group in 2022.
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