Dear MyPE A very successful convoy was held on Saturday 1 July 2017 in the Booysens Park and Bloemendal areas. The convoy stopped at numerous drug dealers and a warning was given to them as well as gangsters in those areas. We, the community need to stand up and make these people realise that they are not welcome in our areas. It is with this in mind that we plan to have a convoy in the Gelvandale/Schauder/Malabar area. We wish to stress that this convoy is open to all community … [Read more...] about Anti Drug and Gangster Convoy
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Focus on Youth Empowerment
Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality in partnership with Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) today, June 28, 2017 hosted a successful unemployed youth information session at the Booysens Park community hall in Chatty, which in recent months has seen a sharp rise in gang related criminal activities. The information session was based on a partnership with various institutions and departments such as the Small Enterprise Development Agent (SEDA), National Youth Development Agency … [Read more...] about Focus on Youth Empowerment
Bus torched in Booysen Park protests
Port Elizabeth - Violent protests erupted in Booysen Park, Port Elizabeth, with an Algoa bus set alight shortly after 08:00 on Monday morning. Port Elizabeth police spokesperson, Alwin Labans said the protests had started at 05:00 with just a few protesters. It grew to more than 200 people who blocked the main roads in the area. "We can confirm that an Algoa bus was torched during the protests and another damaged. A case of malicious damage to property has been opened," he … [Read more...] about Bus torched in Booysen Park protests
Additional policing resources in pipeline for Bethelsdorp in Port Elizabeth
The South African Police Services (SAPS) in Bethelsdorp are in desperate need of new resources. This police station was established in 1985 and since then there has been massive expansion in the area with thousands of homes being built. Police resources have simply not kept pace with the expansion in population, hence the community frustration. On Wednesday 5 June 2013, the Portfolio Committee on Safety and Security met with the provincial management of SAPS. In the meeting I raised the issue … [Read more...] about Additional policing resources in pipeline for Bethelsdorp in Port Elizabeth
Violent clashes in Port Elizabeth
May 31 - A Somali shopkeeper has been killed in ongoing violent clashes in Port Elizabeth. It is believed he was stoned to death. A second Somali man has been stabbed and wounded in running battles between the Booysens Park community and foreigners. The violence all started as an attempt to drive a gang out of the area, but after being stopped by police, residents have now turned on the foreigners instead. http://youtu.be/8xXhxQRcZkk Uploaded to Youtube by: enewschannel Posted to MyPE by: Alan … [Read more...] about Violent clashes in Port Elizabeth
Booysens Protesters turn to looting
Port Elizabeth, May 29 - Booysens Park residents, in Port Elizabeth, took to the streets to protest against gang members, who they say are responsible for an increase in robberies in the area. When the protesters couldn't find any gangsters they turned to looting the shops of foreign nationals. http://youtu.be/c_I8l3Wqxzc Uploaded to Youtube by: enewschannel Posted to MyPE by: Alan Straton Submit your favourite Port Elizabeth, Uitenhage and Despatch videos for consideration for publication on … [Read more...] about Booysens Protesters turn to looting
