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[File Image] The SAPS Anti Gang Unit at the Downsberg Sport Field in Hanover Park in Cape Town.
President Cyril Ramaphosa has assured the residents of Delft in the Western Cape that more police will be deployed to the area to help curb gang violence.
Ramaphosa made this commitment during his visit to the area on Thursday where the African National Congress (ANC) held a candlelight ceremony highlighting the scourge of gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF).
The President’s visit to the area forms part of the events leading up to the ANC’s birthday celebrations this Saturday.
He says “Gangs and gang leaders are causing a lot of problems here. The police station commander tells me that they have declared war against gangs. They are arresting the gang leaders and I am happy to hear that.”
Meanwhile, Ramaphosa says the ANC has seen more willingness among business people to fund it despite its electoral decline.
In the May 2024 elections, the ANC dropped below 50% in the national elections for the first time in 30 years.
Ramaphosa says that the party is expecting to raise enough money to fund ANC activities.
“Much as our electoral vote has gone down, we are finding that there is a resurgence of interest and a resurgence of support in the business community. Both black businesses as well as white businesses. So, we are really overjoyed. We have anchor supporters,” he says.
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