The NGO said that a group of officers harassed and burned money belonging to some people living along Tenant Street in District Six.
CAPE TOWN - Advocacy group, Ndifuna Ukwazi, is accusing City of Cape Town law enforcement officers of violating the rights of people living along Tenant Street in District Six.The NGO said that a group of officers harassed and burned money belonging to some people living there.The group said that the officers had violated a court order issued against the city in 2020 to protect the belongings of the people living on the streets.
Eyewitness News has reached out to Western Cape police for comment but are yet to receive a response.
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