Crime awareness campaign a success

WARD 2 Councillor Mvikelwa Mkhize has given residents of eSidangini in KwaNyuswa hope in the fight against crime in the area.

Speaking at his first mass meeting with residents since his election Mkhize said, “I assure the community that the Municipality cares and is prepared to listen to all their concerns and address them. “I could not sit back when people approached me with their concerns.

VANGUARDS: Cllr Mvikelwa Mkhize (centre)with Municipal officials and members of the tribal authority during the crime awareness campaign in KwaNyuswa.

I had to call an urgent meeting with Municipal officials and other relevant stakeholders to resolve the matter. I urge the community to work together with the Municipality and the police so that it will be easy to address issues of crime. The Municipality is planning to have more campaigns to keep the community busy and alive,” Mkhize said.

Constable Lungi Jama from Hillcrest Police Station said unemployment and poverty were rife in the area, leading some young people to turn to crime.

Binky Mkhize from the Safer Cities Unit said, “The Municipality is doing its best to address issues faced by the community and work with other structures to keep them safe.”

Resident, Nonsikelelo Cele, said, “I am very happy that our Councillor organised this successful event. I am now hopeful that things will change in this area. This is the first time after a long time that we have had such a meeting involving Municipal officials and the community.

ZANDILE MSELEKU