A security guard and a K9 patrol dog were attacked at a construction site on Monday morning. The City of Cape Town condemned the incident that occurred on a site at the intersection of Duinefontein Road and Govan Mbeki Road in Philippi.
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In a statement, the CoCT said that the guard has been hospitalised while the K9 is receiving veterinary treatment.
A reward is offered for information that will assist with the arrest and successful prosecution of those involved.
‘These attacks are unacceptable and undermine the City’s efforts to deliver much-needed services to communities. The attack happened where our Urban Mobility Directorate is busy with construction work related to the roll-out of the second phase of the MyCiTi bus service in the metro south -east. Over the past few weeks, the contractor has been receiving threats from those wanting to control the subcontracting of services. I want to make it very clear that the City will not allow this thuggery, neither will we succumb to those demanding so-called protection money,’ said the City’s mayoral committee member for urban mobility, Rob Quintas.
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The attack happened on site at around 11:20am. At least five shots were fired at the security guard and the K9 while they were patrolling the railway bridge. The incident was reported to the South African Police Service’s organised crime unit, which is working closely with the City’s project management team.
‘We cannot make more information public, save to say that the security guard is recovering. The K9 was hit by two bullets and is not out of danger yet.’
‘I am pleading with the local community to please support us in our efforts to bring these criminals to book. We offer rewards for information that will lead to the arrest of those involved. Extortion is destroying livelihoods, City community projects and the wellbeing of us all,’ said Quintas.
Anonymous tip-offs are encouraged:
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