On Monday, 29 October 2012 (today), Dan Plato, Western Cape MEC of Community Safety, together with Donald Grant, Western Cape MEC of Education, South African Police Service officials, Metro Police, and the City Improvement District (CID), will go on a walkabout of the Cape Town station deck and grand parade area in response to reports of a high prevalence of drug use there.
Reportedly, school children are staying out of school to buy drugs, police officers are being paid to turn a blind eye, and that this happens in broad daylight. These are serious matters that require urgent attention.
The MECs and accompanying delegation will speak to the informal traders and commuters about the situation to gather information which can then be presented to the relevant authorities to take action.
All media are invited to attend.
Details:
Date: Monday, 29 October 2012 (today)
Time: 9h30
Venue: Meeting point will be at the station deck opposite the CoCT Civic Centre entrance
Media enquiries:
Greg Wagner
Spokesperson for MEC Plato
Cell: 072 623 4499 (not available on Monday morning)
Bronagh Casey
Spokesperson for MEC Grant
Cell: 072 724 1422
MECs Dan Plato and Donald Grant to do 'drug inspection' walkabout on Cape Town station and parade
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