Woodstock residents reach out to squatters
By Tarryn Le Chat11 september 2006
Woodstock residents are concerned over the increasing number of informal settlements and the effect it will have on health and safety in Woodstock.
The association is also following the example set by the Sea Point residents deploying an outreach worker to work closely with street people.
According to the Cape Times, Chairperson Teun Baartman said that while health and safety issues were major concerns, crime had to be tackled as well.
“The Woodstock Community is interested in finding a constructive solution”, said Baartman.
Sea Point Councillor, JP Smith said their problem had been reduced by 80%.
Smith elaborates, “We’ve tried various projects in Sea Point, and the most effective one has been deploying an outreach worker.”
According to the report, Ward Councillor, Cedric Thomas said that engaging homeless people is the way to go, “Nobody is on the street because they want to be there.”
Picture: www.woodstock.org.za
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