City Of Cape Town Halts Refuse Collection In Manenberg Amid Gang Violence

The City of Cape Town has issued a statement informing Manenberg residents that waste collection services are being suspended until further notice as a result of the spike of ongoing gang violence in the area, reports Cape town Etc .

According to the City, its waste collection staff have had to work in the crossfire between gangs regularly, which ultimately presents an unacceptable risk to their safety.

I assure the residents of the area that this decision has not been taken lightly. Staff members working in the area have shown their commitment to serving the community under very unsafe conditions in recent years, said acting MMC for Urban Waste Management Councillor Siseko Mbandezi.

The City will explore new strategies for servicing the area that can improve the safety of those who provide services.

The Citys statement added that Urban Waste Management officials will seek to urgently engage relevant stakeholders around possible interventions over the coming weeks and will provide updates in due course.