My wife and I recently moved from Parow to Oakdale in Bellville. Our primary motivation was the safety, security and relative tranquility in the area.
Imagine our shock when we discovered that prostitutes are plying their trade in broad daylight literally next to our complex on the corner of Sydney and Kingsmead Streets.
Needless to say, we were shocked to the core! We felt horribly betrayed since nobody ever alerted us to this scourge.
This, despite the fact that two primary schools surround us and small innocent children are exposed to this dehumanising practice.
I understand that numerous complaints were already lodged with the relevant authorities but to no avail.
Police simply drive past the prostitutes as if its the right thing to do. When confronted, they just return without a care the next day.
All this happen in broad daylight as if they know they have protection! From early morning to late at night we are forced to watch this spectacle.
This cannot be correct and tolerated. Something must be done and fast.
We regret everyday the decision to move into this neighbourhood. We feel trapped and terribly betrayed! How can this be allowed in this day and age?
I would like to appeal to the authorities to intervene with urgency. We do not deserve this.
Frustrated Citizen, Bellville
