Operations to rebuild the Central Line has been halted after alleged gangsters threatened and intimidated workers, on Monday
Sub Council Chairperson, Angus Mckenzie, said
the workers were met by, what he claims, extorting gangsters who violently
insisted that workers from the area stop work and vacate the train line.
McKenzie blamed the lack of security or inability of
security on the Central Line
He met with PRASA and SAPS officials on Tuesday morning,
saying that a detailed security plan will be put in place
‘’Today [Tuesday] to ensure the safety of staff and the
surrounding communities a decision was taken to halt operations. This step was
taken not to appease gangsters and extortionist but to make sure that those
staff members are safe.’’
‘’Over the next few hours a detailed updated security plan
will be put in place, this plan will then be agreed upon by all including SAPS
and work will restart later this week.’’
McKenzie emphasised that the operations have only stopped temporarily.
‘’We will not be held ransom by gangsters, neither will we
allow gangsters to assume control of our projects and communities. This is not
how we will operate and this is most certainly not what will accepted.’’
‘’The Central Line will be rebuilt, unemployed will be
employed and opportunities will become accessible and nothing and no one will
stop this!’’ he added.
Done by: Mitchum George
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