These crime fighters from Mitchells Plain dedicated their Worker’s Day to spreading awareness around combating crime.
The group from Seaview Block Watch led a march through 12 streets, invi- ting residents to join them in fighting crime and to get involved in community development.
Moegamat Jappie, chairperson of the Block Watch, says residents complain about crime but aren’t willing to do anything about it.
“Nobody came out to join us despite us walking the streets,” he says.
“Some kids came and took part for fun, but we need the input of adults too.”
At 76, Mymoena Richards was the eldest participant in the march. She also gives knitting lessons to children in the Rocklands community.
“I’m doing this to uplift my community. The youth are the future and they need the motivation and support, so this walk is for them,” she says.
Moegamat brought the Daily Voice team to a damaged container used for community work.
“This container was donated to the community by the ward councillor last year, but it’s been vandalised since the start,” he says.
“Skelms broke in and broke our windows and fluorescent lights.
“At the moment we have no electricity or water, but we use this container for knitting and sewing lessons in which we use recycled material.
“We also offer reading, drama classes and games, and are introducing the feeding scheme today.”
Nearly 250 mense were served a warm plate of mince curry at the end of the march.