Security beefed up at mega Delft housing project after shooting of City contractors
8 February 2023
Security has been increased at the City’s R500 million Delft Symphony Way housing project after contractors were shot over the weekend. Law enforcement agencies are monitoring the situation and the City would like to make it clear that it will not tolerate the criminal attacks, community interference or acts of extortion against its projects. Members of the community are encouraged to stand with the City for the benefit of 3 300 beneficiaries, from some of the most vulnerable areas including Blikkiesdorp, Malawi Camp and Freedom Farm. An award of R5 000 is available for information leading to the arrest of these criminals. Read more below:
‘We are committed to seeing this project to its conclusion in the agreed-to timelines to the benefit of some of our most vulnerable beneficiaries. Project timelines have not been impacted by the recent incident but it is absolutely critical that members of the community help us to complete this project without further bloodshed. Anonymous tip offs and information leading to the arrest of criminals targeting the project will help to safeguard the project. The City’s Law enforcement agencies and the South African Police Service have been consulted and criminal cases opened for investigation in addition to the enhanced on-site security that has been implemented,’ said the City’s Mayoral Committee Member for Human Settlements, Councillor Malusi Booi.
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