Councillor Gerry Gordon was positive about the march and the Pelican Heights community. Residents of Pelican Heights took to the streets on Wednesday, December 10, chanting, “Pelican Heights says no to drugs and gangs.” The peaceful demonstration, led by dedicated community members and local crime-fighting organisations, aimed to raise the alarm over the rise of drug dens, gangsterism, and crime in the area. The march began at the corner of Seagull and Osprey roads, then proceeded to the local park, where a memorandum demanding immediate intervention was handed to Muizenberg police representative, Captain Knapp Stephens.
The memorandum called for swift action from the government, local organisations, residents, and law enforcement agencies to curb the escalating criminal activity. Throughout the march, community leaders and residents addressed the crowd, voicing frustration over unchecked drug dealing and the growing gang presence. Speakers emphasised the need to strengthen the Community Policing Forum (CPF), revitalise neighbourhood watches, form street committees, and increase police resources to restore safety in the suburb.
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