{"id":295385,"date":"2025-12-11T17:40:39","date_gmt":"2025-12-11T15:40:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/noordkaapbulletin\/?p=295385"},"modified":"2025-12-11T17:40:41","modified_gmt":"2025-12-11T15:40:41","slug":"tackling-urban-decay-sol-plaatjes-security-strategy-sparks-debate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/noordkaapbulletin\/tackling-urban-decay-sol-plaatjes-security-strategy-sparks-debate\/","title":{"rendered":"Tackling urban decay: Sol Plaatje&#8217;s security strategy sparks debate"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The Sol Plaatje Municipality has launched its Safer City Task Team in a bid to tackle the rising crime rate and urban decay ahead of the festive season, though the initiative has drawn criticism from residents and business leaders who question why such measures are only implemented during peak periods.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The task team \u2013 announced by Nomazizi Shwababa, member of the Mayoral Committee for Safety and Security \u2013 aims to address mounting concerns over illegal dumping, criminal activity in abandoned buildings, and general lawlessness that residents say has plagued the Northern Cape capital.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;Neglect, disorder and lawlessness will not be permitted to define Sol Plaatje,&#8221; Shwababa stated in an official release.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"780\" data-attachment-id=\"295461\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/noordkaapbulletin\/tackling-urban-decay-sol-plaatjes-security-strategy-sparks-debate\/img_9842\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/noordkaapbulletin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG_9842.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"2560,1950\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;5&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon PowerShot SX60 HS&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1765267817&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;3.8&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;200&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.001&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Kimberley illegal dumping\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/noordkaapbulletin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG_9842-1024x780.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/noordkaapbulletin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG_9842-1024x780.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-295461\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.312863935039265;width:597px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/noordkaapbulletin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG_9842-1024x780.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/noordkaapbulletin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG_9842-300x229.jpg 300w, https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/noordkaapbulletin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG_9842-768x585.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">illegal dumping all over KImberley is part of neglect, disorder and lawlessness. <br>PHOTO: Helena Barnard <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The initiative focuses on four key areas: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>increased foot and vehicle patrols in high-traffic and high-risk zones; <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>strengthened bylaw enforcement to restore order and cleanliness in public spaces; <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>public awareness campaigns promoting safety and responsible festive behaviour; and the deployment of rapid response teams for safety-related incidents; and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>a city-wide clean-up campaign targeting neighbourhoods experiencing the highest levels of illegal dumping.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-excellent-project-if-it-can-get-off-the-ground\">&#8216;Excellent project &#8211; if it can get off the ground&#8217;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>However, the timing of the announcement has sparked debate on social media, with residents questioning whether the measures represent &#8220;too little, too late&#8221; and asking why such initiatives are only rolled out during the festive season rather than as part of routine municipal operations. Some also said &#8220;the smell of elections&#8221; was in the air.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sharon Steyn, CEO of the Northern Cape Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Nocci), welcomed the project whilst expressing cautious optimism about its implementation.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;It is an excellent project if it can get off the ground with the right stakeholders,&#8221; Steyn said. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, she echoed residents&#8217; concerns about the seasonal nature of such efforts: &#8220;I appreciate the plan, but show me.&#8221;\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>ALSO READ: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/noordkaapbulletin\/untreated-sewage-urgency-for-action-at-kimberleys-homevale-treatment-plant\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Untreated sewage pours into flamingo paradise: Delay of urgent action questioned<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is asked why such efforts are only taking place now, and only during events such as the recent Diamonds and Dorings Big Hole Marathon. 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