OPINION - Respected SAPS KZN head General Khombinkosi Jula, permit me to introduce myself after first welcoming you to the national crime scene, Newlands West, Durban.
It’s easily located. Just follow the sound of high-calibre weapons being discharged and you will get there. No GPS required.
I was thinking of a 21-gun salute, but these criminals beat me to it with their middle-fingered respect for the law.
I am a lawyer by profession and a resident in Castlehill, Newlands West.
I send you welcome greetings together with an urgent plea to intervene in Newlands West, which is being subjected to increasing incidents of violent attacks, house robberies and hijackings.
On Wednesday at 74 Steelcastle Avenue, a senior attorney suffered a traumatic assault and robbery at his home. Last week his son was shot and critically injured in a hijack attempt outside his house.
On the eve of Women’s Day, there was a break-in next door at 76 Steelcastle Avenue. An hour ago a blue VW Jetta was hijacked in the area. We need urgent visible policing and action to prevent citizens from turning vigilante and taking the law in their own lands. Please protect us. Please call me. I have left a message for you on your phone as well as texted you.
Saber Ahmed Jazbhay Castlehill, Newlands West
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