GOOD Statement by Brett Herron,
GOOD Secretary-General & Member of the Western Cape Parliament
07 November 2024
Note to editor: This is the speech that was delivered by GOOD Secretary-General and Member of the Western Cape Provincial Parliament, Brett Herron, during today’s Debate of Public Importance – ‘The recent mass shootings in Bishop Lavis, Atlantis and Khayelitsha’
Between August and October, approximately 39 people were reported killed in mass shootings across Cape Town.
That is about 13 deaths a month.
The connections between gangsters and politicians in the Western Cape raise serious concerns about our crime and safety system.
Individuals like Mark Lifman, have reportedly leveraged their political ties to protect their operations from scrutiny, allowing criminal networks to operate with impunity.
There are also concerning allegations regarding potential ties between the Western Cape police and criminal gangs, such as the 28s.
This troubling alliance, between gangsters, politicians, police, and municipal law enforcement officials, jeopardizes community safety, erodes public trust, and creates a safe space for Western Cape crime to flourish.
This government has invested billions but in some places, the investment is directly under the control of those involved in crime.
We urge the Western Cape Government to call a Provincial Crime Summit.
This will ensure engagement between law enforcement, government and those who are deeply affected by these crimes.
The aim must be to find real and lasting solutions.
Media enquiries:
Brett Herron, GOOD: Secretary-General & Member of the Western Cape Parliament
Cell: 082 5183264
Email: bretth@forgood.org.za
Samantha Jackson, GOOD: Media Manager
Cell: 083 5509875
Email: samantha@forgood.org.za