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BUST: A 27yearold man appeared in the Athlone Magistrate’s Court on Friday for the possession of drugs. Warrant Officer Ian Bennett, Athlone police spokesperson, says: “Officers were tracing a suspect within Belgra via. The suspect is wanted on two warrants of arrest. When officers searched the suspect, they found 25 packets of tik, one uncut packet of tik to the value of R1 250 and one andahalf Mandrax tablets in his pos session.” People’s Post could not es tablish the court outcome by the time of going to print. Pictured with the drugs are Student Constable Keith Poggenpoel and Warrant Officer James Saayman. Bennett encourages the community to call in with information regarding drugs and gang activity on (021) 6979238.
City to launch antigang project ANDRE BAKKES
THE war on gang violence will be steered in a new direction by the City of Cape Town and the Western Cape Provincial Government when they implement the “Ceasefire Project” next month. This project is based on a hugely successful one first initiated 11 years ago in Chicago in the United States, which has seen a dramatic reduction in gang-related shootings. The City’s Safety and Security Portfolio Committee Chairperson, JP Smith, visited Chicago to gain first-hand experience of the fight against gangsterism there. “It is important to note that the Ceasefire Project is not about fighting gang violence, which is the job of the police. We will, instead, train ‘Violence Interrupters’ who will try to stop the violence from spiralling out of control,” he explains. Ini-
tially, eight youngsters from within the communities they serve will be recruited and trained to do tasks such as picketing against gang violence and visiting schools to warn youths against joining gangs. They themselves might previously have been involved with gangsterism, so many would be able to talk from personal experience. These Violence Interrupters would also build relationships with youngsters who are susceptible to violence. In essence, the project calls for the strengthening of communities to exercise informal social control and respond to issues that affect them. Smith says a handful of Chicago-based Violence Interrupters will fly to Cape Town next month to educate local community leaders on how to go about achieving success in the identified areas – Manenburg, Hanover Park and Gugulethu. Once enough people are trained, the project will kick off in September.
Friday 27 May Bonteheuwel: The Ernest Ashton Janari Primary School is hosting a jubilee dance to celebrate its 50th anniversary as the first school in Bonteheuwel. It will take place at the Athlone Civic Centre from 19:30. All past and present educators and pupils are invited for a reunion. Tickets are available at the school at a cost of R100. The Ikey Gamba Band will provide the entertainment. Cheese and refreshments will be served. For more information contact Zeenat Meeran on (021) 6945361 or on (021) 703-2445 or Hoeyaam Stemmet on (021) 694-5361.
Saturday 28 May Welcome Estate: The St Theresa’s Catholic Church presents “St Theresa’s Got Talent”. Cost price is R20 per person. It will take place from 14:00 until 18:00, followed by a karaoke/disco until 23:45.
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BLAZE: A bakkie caught alight on Thursday on the N2, close to the Pinelands turnoff. The incident hap pened at peak time and traf fic was brought to a standstill. Photo: Yunus Mo hamed
PLAYING THE GAME: Ath lone police and the Ath lone InterDe nominational Youth Out reach joined forces and held a street soccer pro gramme in Kewtown last Friday. The programme took place in Lilac Street, and people of all ages joined in. “Residents of Lilac Street have taken a bold step in keeping every young person within the immediate surrounds safe,” says Warrant Officer Ian Bennett, Athlone police spokesperson. “The aim of the street soccer programme was to show youth that there are alternatives to crime, gangs and drugs. The Kewtown community is taking on this challenge against all odds. They have no facilities, no equipment and no expertise, just the sure passion of a parent. This is what is needed within our community.”
Wanted suspect nabbed for gun Funds will go towards the church’s general maintenance. Snacks and cooldrinks on sale. There will also be lucky draws, spot prizes and raffles. For more information, contact the church on (021) 637-4637 or Nathan Reynolds on 072 235 4761.
Tuesday 31 May, Wednesday 1 June Kewtown: Kewtown Primary School will be hosting its annual concert for two nights from 18:00 until 23:00 in aid of much needed funds. Tickets are available at the school and cost R25 per adult and R15 for pupils under 12 years old. For more information contact Mrs Roberts on (021) 6377020.
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to his home. When they found the suspect, officers conducted a search and found a 9mm pistol with six rounds of ammunition and one magazine. “The weapon was not reported stolen and belongs to a security company. A case of possession of the unlicensed firearm is being investigated and a case will be opened against the security company after determining the circumstance of how the firearm got in his possession. “Athlone police continues to commit itself to making Athlone a safer place, and pride ourselves on the dedication of every member doing crime prevention,” says Bennett. Anyone with information regarding substance abuse and gang activity is encouraged to report it on 08600 10111 or (021) 697-9238. . In another incident, members of the Flying Squad patrolling Athlone conducted stops and searches on Friday. “While patrolling Vanguard Drive they noticed a person that was acting suspiciously,” says Bennett. “They stopped the vehicle and searched the suspect and found 40 Mandrax tablets on him. A 55-year-old man was arrested,” says Bennett. “The community knows that drugs are causing the destruction of families and the demise of our youth. It is sad to know that adults are also using.” People’s Post could not determine the outcome of the court case.
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A MAN wanted for an attempted murder which took place last week, was arrested on Friday. An unlicensed firearm was found in his possession. The 32-year-old man appeared in the Athlone Magistrate’s Court yesterday (Monday) on both charges – attempted murder and possession of an unlicensed firearm. “The Athlone police crime prevention team was tracing suspects who are wanted on cases within Athlone when they found the suspect,” says Warrant Officer Ian Bennett, Athlone police spokesperson. “The man was a member of a gang and was wanted on an attempted murder case. The suspect shot and wounded a man in the lower back last week after they had an argument over money that was owed to the suspect.” Bennett says officers received information of the whereabouts of the suspect and went
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