A group of homeless people were on Sunday relocated to a shelter built at the Strandfontein Sports Ground by the City of Cape Town despite an outcry from residents in the area.
Cape Town - A group of homeless people were on Sunday relocated to a shelter built at the Strandfontein Sports Ground despite an outcry from residents in the area.The announcement about the site was made on Thursday by Mayor Dan Plato after concerns were raised regarding the temporary housing of the homeless in tents in the city for the 21-day lockdown to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
“A decision has been made to accommodate street people at the Strandfontein Sports Ground, as it can comfortably accommodate the number of persons requiring shelter, while still adhering to social distancing protocols," Plato said on Thursday. Plato added that during registration, the homeless would be screened for pre-existing conditions and that the area would be monitored for safety and health reasons 24 hours a day by Law Enforcement.
"Operational plans, which were requested on numerous occasions, to numerous departments , including the mayor, is still forthcoming. The construction of the shelter at the Strandfontein Sports Grounds earlier. Picture: Tracey Adams/African News Agency We request that as a community, we stay focused. We are fighting a deadly virus and need to ensure the health and safety of our families.Our fight and frustrations continues and remains focussed and directed purely at the CoCT, not the homeless or amongst ourselves."
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