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WELCOME HOME The skipper of the City of Cape Townsponsored yacht Spirit of Izivungu vungu, Kader Williams from Mitchell’s Plain, hugs his sister, Mezyda Sam sodien, after returning to home shores on Wednesday 30 March. The yacht was damaged beyond repair in a storm last week, as the crew sailed her back to South Africa after taking part in the Heineken Cape to Rio 2011 yacht race. The sailors were rescued by a Liberianregistered ship after communication with the boat was lost for four days. They disem barked at Simon’s Town harbour. Photo: Chad Chapman
Shebeeners warned REYANA STEYN
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THLONE police are warning shebeens that their property will be handed over to the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) for forfeiture to the state if they don’t stop their illegal trading. Warrant Officer Ian Bennett, spokesperson for Athlone police, says: “Athlone police have embarked on addressing the situation of illegal shebeening (the sale of liquor without a licence).” He warns the 24 “problematic” shebeens in Athlone: “We are doing undercover operations and will be checking on and dealing with all shebeens who are contravening their liquor licences. They should abide by the rules of their licence. “Most shebeens start out selling liquor and then turn to selling drugs because of the quick and high profit turnover. Young people are often drawn in as they are potential buyers and spend money more freely.” People’s Post previously reported that two houses had been successfully forfeited to the state. The houses are in Beverley Street and Birdwood Road (“Hilda’s Place forfeited to
the State”, People’s Post, 21 March). Bennett says the use of and access to alcohol at all hours of the day impacts on domestic violence, assaults, theft, robberies, even child neglect and physical abuse. “Young people lose interest in going to school and become aggressive. They start forming groups which become emerging gangs, who become a threat to other gangs. This creates tension and gang violence erupts. “The management of Athlone police has decided not to have any sympathy for people who continue to sell liquor illegally, or people who engage with others who incite criminal activity through anti-social behaviour.” He says: “We will not hesitate to hand your property to NPA for forfeiture. To date we are the only police station that has successfully handed two properties for forfeiture. “If people fail to comply with or heed this warning, they should not expect the police to be lenient towards them and their illegal activity.” Eric Ntabazalila, spokesperson for the National Prosecuting Authority, says a property is declared forfeited to the state in terms of the Prevention of Organised Crime Act (Poca). “The curator appointed will dis-
pose of the immovable property by public auction to get the best possible price. “The appeal period first has to lapse, the Registrar of the High Court must publish the forfeiture in the Government Gazette, and only 45 days thereafter does the forfeiture order take effect. The dates for the sale must be obtained from the curator who will arrange all the necessary.” Isgak Hardien, chairperson of the Kewtown Ratepayers’ Association, says the ideal is that all shebeens should be closed – for good. He says that shebeens ignore the stipulated closing times and stay open all hours of the night. “Shebeens are just as bad as the drug dealers, and there is constantly fighting in the community because of drinking at shebeens.” Solomon Seragie, chairperson of the Bridgetown Residents’ Association, says: “Whatever measures need to be taken to stop shebeens from trading will be supported. Shebeens are adding to the drug problem we already have in the area.” “There is a shebeen in Bridgetown which is problematic. People have been complaining about it, as our children are aware of what
happens there.” He says the government has given people the right to have shebeens in residential areas “but it isn’t fair – not all the shebeens stick to their trading hours and this must be looked at.” Cassiem Christians, chairperson of the Athlone Community Policing Forum, says this type of action against shebeens is long overdue. “The problem has been going on in the area for years and it must be dealt with. The drug dealers’ homes should also be forfeited to the state. If one looks at the damage these shebeens and drug dens cause in the community, then one cannot feel sorry for them, especially after they have been given several warnings to stop.” Hanif Loonat, the Nyanga Cluster Community Policing Forum’s chairperson, added that with every legal shebeen, there are six illegal shebeens. “The matter must be dealt with as we cannot deal with unscrupulous owners who don’t abide by the rules of the liquor licences, or those who don’t have liquor licences at all.” To report a problem with shebeens, call Warrant Officer Gideon Schnetler on (021) 697-9255.
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