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Organised business has rallied behind the Metro Movement of Peace in support of preserving the safety of all citizens of the Metro, and especially those in New Brighton and Helenvale, in light of recent violent events.

The Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber is deeply concerned by the recent escalation in violence around the Nelson Mandela Bay Metro, but especially happenings in New Brighton, Motherwell, and the recent gang-related activities in Helenvale.

NMBBC CEO, Kevin Hustler announcing business’ support said; “As organised business, we rally behind the efforts of the Nelson Mandela Bay community, religious leaders, politicians and business leaders, who have collectively formed the Metro Movement of Peace in an attempt to bring peace and the spirit of Ubuntu back to our region. We trust that through collaboration with the Metro Movement of Peace, citizens of the Metro can live and work together in a sustainable, peaceful, and above all safe environment for all.

“We are disappointed that this increase in crime and violence takes place during the country’s milestone celebration of 20 years of freedom and democracy. Members of the community are robbed of their right to live without fear, while workers feel the effects of violence on their productivity, morale and personal safety.

“It is our hope that those hardest hit – the poorest and most vulnerable of our region – will be strengthened by the support of communities against the twin scourges of crime and violence, and will be lifted up by a message of peace that echoes throughout this Metro.

“We therefore commit ourselves, as the Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber, to support the efforts in any practical way, to bring peace and stability in New Brighton, Helenvale and elsewhere in the city.”

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