Cape Town: Member of the Mayoral Committee for Human Settlements Councillor – Carl Pophaim released a statement that every last killer involved in murder of City official Wendy Kloppers must face full might of the law.
As per the statement, Pophaim stated that absolutely everyone and anyone who is involved in the murder of the official Wendy Kloppers must face the full might of the law. He said, “I welcome the arrest of the suspect and that the court process has been expedited to accelerate justice for the slain colleague.”
Councillor of Human Settlements expressed that he along with other City departments can continue to do all that they can to ensure the programmes for service and housing delivery. They will also continue to intense the organised and violent criminality that they are dealing with.
“As a City, we are leading efforts to make it as difficult as possible for gangs and extortionists to operate in the metro. Those who think the City will be a conduit for organised crime must think again,” said Pophaim.
Reportedly, Wendy was murdered at the Delft Symphony Way housing project. Considering this, Carl added to his statement that after the murder they drew a line in the sand and said no more.
“Enough is enough. We will not rest until all those responsible for the murder and the kingpins behind it are brought to book. And we will continue to change the operating systems, so as to reduce the risk of extortionists placing the programmes at risk,” said councillor of human settlements.
As per the sources, the Symphony Way project was suspended, following the murder and other violent incidents at the site. He said that they are looking at resuming work as soon as possible this year.
The project Engagement Committee (PEC) and specifically the beneficiary representatives are being kept abreast and are involved in all discussions. The supply chain management process to appoint a new contractor has concluded.
Councillor Carl Pophaim said that he saw first-hand in the last two months the power of communities standing together when visiting potential beneficiaries at public meetings in Blikkiesdorp, Freedom Farm and Malawi Camp. They are the majority and if they can continue to stand together and will overcome the efforts of the minority to deter them.
Back in October 2023, Cape Town mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis launched the city-wide Anti-Extortion Campaign under the slogan Enough is Enough! Genoeg is Genoeg! Kwanele!
