DA Gauteng leader Solly Msimanga has raised alarm over the dire conditions faced by shop owners in Johannesburg’s inner city, citing rampant violent crime and a reign of terror by criminals.
Msimanga, speaking on Wednesday, said that the ongoing crime situation impedes business growth and economic contribution in the area.
He criticised Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi for what he described as complete inaction in addressing the crime crisis, leaving entrepreneurs to fend for themselves.
Msimanga called for collaboration between Premier Lesufi and Acting Minister of Police Gwede Mantashe to tackle the infrastructure and resource challenges at Johannesburg Central Police Station.
This, he argued, is crucial to enhancing police capabilities in combating crime and ensuring the safety of businesses and residents in the crime-plagued Joburg CBD.
During a recent walkabout, the DA discovered the hostile environment faced by small businesses around Bree Street, Small Street, and the Carlton Centre.
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