Refuse collection services resumes in parts of Cape Metro, following extortion and gang violence

Refuse collection services has resumed in Gugulethu, Philippi East/Lower Crossroads and Nyanga, following threats of extortion. In addition, services in Manenberg also resumed after gang violence subsided.

PHOTO: Kempton Express

In Gugulethu, collections teams reported that they werebeing followed by vehicles of armed men; Two security guards were shot andkilled in Phillipi East, on 14 September, after they were assigned to escort the City of Cape Town’s Urban Waste Management staff.

Mayoral Committee Member for Urban Waste Management, Grant Twigg, thanked residents for their patience and understanding while the waste collection services in affected areas were temporarily affected.

‘’The waste collection services in affected areas have been reinstated under security protection. Residents are asked to please be patient as we deal with the backlog. We appreciate residents’ cooperation during this time.’’

‘’It remains the City’s priority to ensure services continue even during such challenging times as much as possible. We are committed to providing waste collection services while ensuring the safety of our staff who are on the ground delivering these very services to communities. We will work closely with safety and security teams to ensure our services can continue,’’ added Grant Twigg, Mayco Member for Urban Waste Management.

 

Done By: Mitchum George