In Philippi East, a suburb of Cape Town, South Africa, refuse collection services have been suspended following the murder of two security guards. These guards were protecting Urban Waste Management (UWM) employees during their waste collection task. The situation highlights the dangers faced by waste management workers and calls for urgent action to ensure their safety.
Edgemead, a suburb in Cape Town, faces the challenge of addressing the issue of vagrancy and its connection to criminal activities. The Edgemead Neighbourhood Watch (ENW) has urged residents not to give handouts to vagrants, highlighting the link between their presence and criminal activities in the area. However, it is essential to consider the unintended consequences of this act.