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The City of Cape Town Human Settlements MMC, Carl Pophaim, joined law enforcement agencies to launch a new campaign called ‘See Something? Say Something’. (Facebook: CllCarlPophaimDA)
- The City of Cape Town is cracking down on criminals who abuse public housing rentals.
- A new campaign – “See Something? Say Something” – aims to enhance public housing safety.
- The City manages more than 45,000 rental flats, housing about 160,000 tenants.
The City of Cape Town is taking decisive action against criminals exploiting public housing rentals. The MMC for human settlements, Carl Pophaim, recently partnered with law enforcement in Lavender Hill to kick off the “See Something? Say Something” campaign.
With over 45,000 rental flats accommodating 160,000 tenants, the City is prioritizing tenant safety and cracking down on unlawful occupiers. Pophaim emphasized the need for community collaboration to eliminate criminal activity in public housing.
The campaign is a critical component of the City’s commitment to investing over R1 billion in public housing over the next three years. This initiative underscores the City’s dedication to creating safer communities and reclaiming public housing from criminal elements.