Signs that had been reported vandalised at Olienhout Park, Plattekloof and the Plattekloof Duck Pond recently had been restored, thanks to intervention from Ward 1 councillor Cheryl Visser.
“I was disappointed to see some of the signs had been vandalised with spray paint,” she said. “Thankfully we were able to clean the signs, and it is great to see them looking good again.” They included those for items permitted and not permitted at the parks, for the types of animals found there and for crossing roads as well as the “no fishing” one at the pond.
Visser urged residents to report acts or signs of vandalism if they saw it. “It really does make a difference, and you could even receive a reward if a notice or fine is issued!”
Vandalising City of Cape Town infrastructure may well see perpetrators fined or jailed depending on the circumstances.
Penalties such vandalism can incur depends on the type and extent, Law Enforcement spokesperson Wayne Dyason told TygerBurger.
“For example, anyone caught engaging in illegal graffiti would be liable to being fined, but damaging essential infrastructure is more serious and suspects face criminal charges.”
Vandalism can be reported to the City’s Public Emergency Communication Centre (PECC) on 021 480 7700.
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