The Democratic Alliance (DA) has raised concern over Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia’s acknowledgement that government has yet to establish a comprehensive plan to address gang violence on the Cape Flats.
The party says the absence of a clear strategy from the South African Police Service (SAPS) comes at a time when murder and shooting incidents continue to increase in the area. It argues that the delay in implementing an effective response is placing communities at risk.
According to the DA, residents are living under constant threat of crossfire, with children and families often caught in the violence.
The party has called on SAPS to urgently present a fully funded plan to curb gang-related crime.
The party says the absence of a clear strategy from the South African Police Service (SAPS) comes at a time when murder and shooting incidents continue to increase in the area. It argues that the delay in implementing an effective response is placing communities at risk.
According to the DA, residents are living under constant threat of crossfire, with children and families often caught in the violence.
The party has called on SAPS to urgently present a fully funded plan to curb gang-related crime.